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C865 YKJ

1986 Tvr Tasmin

Black Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

84,192 mi
Last recorded84,192 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 1986 Tvr Tasmin63,897 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC865 YKJ
MakeTvr
ModelTasmin
Year1986
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 84,192 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2025 83,476 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2024 83,406 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2023 83,201 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2022 82,925 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2021 82,520 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both Sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Light corrosion to nearside rear and offside rear chassis out riggers

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/60R15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/60R15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Both Sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2020 82,326 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 82,048 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

suspension components slight corrosion

vehicle structure slight corrosion

Pass 26 Jun 2018 81,901 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 May 2018 81,889 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 23 May 2007 81,802 miles
Fail 17 May 2007 81,800 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 May 2006 81,690 miles
Fail 18 May 2006 81,690 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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C865 YKJ is a 1986 Tvr Tasmin in Black with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 C865 YKJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C865 YKJ registered?

C865 YKJ is a 1986 Tvr Tasmin, first registered on 31 December 1986.

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The MOT history for C865 YKJ shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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