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C833 OFV

1986 Tvr Tasmin

White Petrol 3905cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

57,332 mi
Last recorded57,332 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 1986 Tvr Tasmin63,897 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC833 OFV
MakeTvr
ModelTasmin
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,905cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 57,332 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive axle leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2024 56,579 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2023 55,173 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2022 53,240 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2021 51,267 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2020 50,010 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 49,530 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2019 49,530 miles

Fuel pipe damaged (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 49,437 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 48,336 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 48,336 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 18 Jul 2013 48,043 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

oil leak

Pass 18 Jul 2013 48,043 miles

oil leak

Pass 2 Jun 2012
Pass 15 Jul 2011 47,207 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 46,611 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2010 46,557 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2009 46,147 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 46,023 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 22 Jun 2007 45,994 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2007 45,993 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 9 Jun 2006 45,861 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2005 45,310 miles

How Reliable is the Tvr Tasmin?

Based on 6,420 MOT tests across 605 vehicles.

76.8%
Pass Rate
454
Miles/Year
46
Year Lifespan
605
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 216
parking brake recording little or no effort 173
Headlamp aim too low 156
brake binding 143
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 142
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C833 OFV is a 1986 Tvr Tasmin in White with a 3,905cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

Across all 1986 Tvr Tasmin models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 63,897 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Tvr Tasmin fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 216 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C833 OFV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Tvr Tasmin typically stays on UK roads for around 46 years. At 40 years old, this Tvr Tasmin is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C833 OFV registered?

C833 OFV is a 1986 Tvr Tasmin, first registered on 9 June 1986.

Is C833 OFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for C833 OFV shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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