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D5 EAC

1986 Tvr Tasmin

Blue Petrol 4228cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2016
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

35,102 mi
Last recorded35,102 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2015
Typical for 1986 Tvr Tasmin63,897 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD5 EAC
MakeTvr
ModelTasmin
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,228cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2015 35,102 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2015 35,102 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Inner Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Rear Outer Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Inner Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Rear Outer Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 29 Jun 2010 34,841 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Jun 2009 33,481 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2008 32,611 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2008 32,601 miles

Nearside Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Jul 2007 31,679 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2007 31,670 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

exhaust support rubber split

Pass 22 Jun 2006 30,511 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2005 29,367 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2005 29,362 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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D5 EAC is a 1986 Tvr Tasmin in Blue with a 4,228cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 D5 EAC, 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 D5 EAC registered?

D5 EAC is a 1986 Tvr Tasmin, first registered on 31 December 1986.

Is D5 EAC safe to buy?

The MOT history for D5 EAC shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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