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E17 TVR

1990 Tvr Tasmin

Red Petrol 4997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

99,913 mi
Last recorded99,913 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 1990 Tvr Tasmin55,635 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE17 TVR
MakeTvr
ModelTasmin
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 99,913 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2025 99,913 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2024 97,287 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 97,056 miles

Nearside Rear handbake low reading but locking out

Pass 7 Jul 2017 95,950 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2017 95,065 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2016 94,219 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 89,882 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 6 Jun 2014 85,553 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 1 Jun 2013 80,744 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 74,795 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 69,058 miles

handbrake borderline pass ? advise readjust ;

Pass 5 Mar 2010 61,891 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2009 61,189 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2008 59,910 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 29 Mar 2007 56,208 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2007 56,172 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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E17 TVR is a 1990 Tvr Tasmin in Red with a 4,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 1990 Tvr Tasmin models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.2% with a typical mileage of 55,635 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 E17 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 36 years old, this Tvr Tasmin is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was E17 TVR registered?

E17 TVR is a 1990 Tvr Tasmin, first registered on 9 January 1990.

Is E17 TVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for E17 TVR shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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