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E174 TVR

1988 Tvr Tasmin

Blue Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

56,609 mi
Last recorded56,609 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 1988 Tvr Tasmin54,621 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE174 TVR
MakeTvr
ModelTasmin
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc
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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 56,609 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2024 55,995 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Aug 2024 55,995 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 May 2023 55,580 miles
Pass 12 May 2022 55,186 miles
Pass 13 May 2021 54,982 miles

Exhaust bracket deteriorated

Pass 12 May 2020 54,813 miles

Exhaust bracket starting to deteriorate

Pass 17 May 2019 54,658 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 54,304 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 53,926 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 53,640 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 53,086 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 52,757 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 52,065 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 51,639 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 51,423 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 51,101 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2009 50,937 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2009 50,937 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 50,848 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2008 50,839 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Battery support strap broken

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2007 50,773 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 50,629 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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E174 TVR is a 1988 Tvr Tasmin in Blue with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 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 E174 TVR, 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 E174 TVR registered?

E174 TVR is a 1988 Tvr Tasmin, first registered on 19 February 1988.

Is E174 TVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for E174 TVR shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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