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E39 TVR

1988 Tvr Tasmin

White Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

32,096 mi
Last recorded32,096 miles
Recorded on7 May 2025
Typical for 1988 Tvr Tasmin54,621 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE39 TVR
MakeTvr
ModelTasmin
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 May 2025 32,096 miles
Pass 7 May 2024 31,716 miles
Pass 11 May 2023 31,660 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2022 31,652 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2021 31,461 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2020 31,093 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2019 30,903 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2018 30,721 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 30,589 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 30,333 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2015 30,096 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 29,494 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 27,987 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 26,699 miles

battery insecure

Pass 23 Feb 2011 24,870 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 24,015 miles

Slight Play in Near Side Bottom Ball Joint.

Slight Play in Off Side Bottom Ball Joint

Pass 18 Feb 2009 23,300 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust silensor mount deteriorating

slight play in rear suspension

Fail 18 Feb 2009 23,300 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

exhaust silensor mount deteriorating

slight play in rear suspension

Pass 12 Feb 2008 22,693 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 22,045 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2006 20,649 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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E39 TVR is a 1988 Tvr Tasmin in White with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 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 E39 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E39 TVR registered?

E39 TVR is a 1988 Tvr Tasmin, first registered on 1 November 1988.

Is E39 TVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for E39 TVR shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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