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D31 ELF

1986 Tvr Tasmin

Red Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2008
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

79,902 mi
Last recorded79,902 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2008
Typical for 1986 Tvr Tasmin63,897 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD31 ELF
MakeTvr
ModelTasmin
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 27 Feb 2008 79,902 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) or their associated mountings locking device insecure (3.1.4b)

Upper Steering column universal joint locking device insecure (2.1.6)

Battery insecure

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front seatbelt lower mounting brackets corroded - recommend further inspection

windscreen cracked not in swept area

wiper poor

Fail 26 Feb 2008 79,902 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) or their associated mountings locking device insecure (3.1.4b)

Upper Steering column universal joint locking device insecure (2.1.6)

Battery insecure

Both front seatbelt lower mounting brackets corroded - recommend further inspection

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen cracked not in swept area

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

wiper poor

Pass 6 Feb 2007 79,441 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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D31 ELF is a 1986 Tvr Tasmin in Red with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 D31 ELF, 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 D31 ELF registered?

D31 ELF is a 1986 Tvr Tasmin, first registered on 11 November 1986.

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