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E498 LJD

1988 Tvr Tasmin

Orange Petrol 4997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

88,740 mi
Last recorded88,740 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2025
Typical for 1988 Tvr Tasmin54,621 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE498 LJD
MakeTvr
ModelTasmin
Year1988
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,997cc
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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2025 88,740 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2024 88,443 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2023 87,795 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2022 87,038 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 86,366 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2020 85,857 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2019 85,229 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2018 84,679 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2016 84,281 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Jun 2015 83,627 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 19 Jun 2013 82,965 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Oil leak

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Jun 2013 82,965 miles

Oil leak

Pass 21 Jun 2012 82,424 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2010 81,140 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2006 80,209 miles

advanced rear brake imbalance

front roll bar links worn

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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E498 LJD is a 1988 Tvr Tasmin in Orange with a 4,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 E498 LJD, 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 E498 LJD registered?

E498 LJD is a 1988 Tvr Tasmin, first registered on 22 April 1988.

Is E498 LJD safe to buy?

The MOT history for E498 LJD shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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