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DBR 152

1983 Tvr Tasmin

Red Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2023
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

15,168 mi
Last recorded15,168 miles
Recorded on25 May 2022
Typical for 1983 Tvr Tasmin68,244 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDBR 152
MakeTvr
ModelTasmin
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 25 May 2022 15,168 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

both front tie rod bushes in poor condition

Pass 23 Feb 2021 13,691 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2021 13,691 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 29 Oct 2019 10,753 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Nov 2018 6,973 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 9 Nov 2018 6,973 miles

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2017 3,070 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Oil leak diff ()

Oil leak engine ()

Fail 16 Nov 2017 3,070 miles

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

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Coolant leak ()

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

Oil leak diff ()

Oil leak engine ()

Pass 21 Nov 2016 98,553 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 Nov 2016 98,536 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Oct 2015 96,159 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2015 96,157 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2014 91,065 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 24 Oct 2014 91,063 miles

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

Nearside Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 29 Oct 2013 87,060 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm locating pin locking device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm locating pin locking device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

slight rear inner diff seals

Pass 29 Oct 2013 87,060 miles

slight rear inner diff seals

Pass 22 Nov 2012 81,837 miles

slight leak o/s rear inner diff seal

Fail 22 Nov 2012 81,835 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

slight leak o/s rear inner diff seal

Pass 21 Mar 2011 79,400 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 76,976 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 74,397 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2009 74,386 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Mar 2008 72,890 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2008 72,890 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2006 72,263 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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DBR 152 is a 1983 Tvr Tasmin in Red with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 DBR 152, 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 DBR 152 registered?

DBR 152 is a 1983 Tvr Tasmin, first registered on 6 May 1983.

Is DBR 152 safe to buy?

The MOT history for DBR 152 shows 25 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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