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DBJ 666Y

1983 Tvr Tasmin

Blue Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jul 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

7,764 mi
Last recorded7,764 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 1983 Tvr Tasmin68,244 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDBJ 666Y
MakeTvr
ModelTasmin
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 7,764 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2024 7,717 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2023 7,711 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2022 7,513 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2021 7,107 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2020 6,836 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 6,397 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 5,916 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 5,249 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 4,439 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2016 4,439 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 5,329 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 2,842 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2014 2,842 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 25 Jun 2013 2,188 miles

Oil leak

Pass 26 Jun 2012 1,202 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2012 1,202 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2011 184 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009
Pass 11 Nov 2008 102 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 102 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 1 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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DBJ 666Y is a 1983 Tvr Tasmin in Blue with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

Across all 1983 Tvr Tasmin models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.9% with a typical mileage of 68,244 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 DBJ 666Y, 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 43 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 DBJ 666Y registered?

DBJ 666Y is a 1983 Tvr Tasmin, first registered on 13 April 1983.

Is DBJ 666Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for DBJ 666Y shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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