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E141 YNB

1988 Tvr Tasmin

Red Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

14,531 mi
Last recorded14,531 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 1988 Tvr Tasmin54,621 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE141 YNB
MakeTvr
ModelTasmin
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 14,531 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2024 13,540 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2023 11,974 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2022 9,921 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2021 8,380 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2020 7,552 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2019 6,911 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 3,888 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 1,495 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 2 Nov 2016 98,666 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2015 98,597 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 98,491 miles
Pass 11 May 2013 98,391 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 98,254 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2012 98,254 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 7 Mar 2012 98,253 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 2 Mar 2011 98,107 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2010 97,385 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 10 Mar 2010 97,385 miles

Offside Front Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 10 Sep 2007 97,365 miles

steering rack worn badly

Fail 10 Sep 2007 97,365 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

steering rack worn badly

Fail 11 Jul 2006 97,138 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

space frame rusty and weak

Pass 11 Jul 2006 97,138 miles

space frame rusty and weak

Pass 10 May 2005 96,577 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

all tubular frame very rusty and weak

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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E141 YNB is a 1988 Tvr Tasmin in Red with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

Across all 1988 Tvr Tasmin models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.0% with a typical mileage of 54,621 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 E141 YNB, 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 38 years old, this Tvr Tasmin is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E141 YNB registered?

E141 YNB is a 1988 Tvr Tasmin, first registered on 27 January 1988.

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