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E4 GOS

1989 Tvr Tasmin

White Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

13,443 mi
Last recorded13,443 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2026
Typical for 1989 Tvr Tasmin57,818 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE4 GOS
MakeTvr
ModelTasmin
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc
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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2026 13,443 miles

main beam out of adjustment

oil leak

Fail 30 Dec 2025 13,443 miles

Position lamp not working front and rear side lights not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

main beam out of adjustment

oil leak

Pass 28 Dec 2024 12,682 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Dec 2024 12,682 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2024 11,731 miles

oil engine

oil leak gearbox

Pass 7 Jan 2023 10,548 miles

battery light on dim

gearbox oil leaking

radiator leaking

Pass 7 Dec 2021 9,952 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Dec 2021 9,952 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Nov 2021 9,952 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 9,939 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 9,780 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 9,775 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2016 9,775 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Pass 8 May 2015 9,673 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 9,435 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 9,357 miles

n/s/r tyre on full load ,touched wheel arch

Fail 29 May 2014 9,357 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 9 May 2013 7,174 miles

N/S/F spot lamp broken

Pass 8 May 2012 4,179 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 428 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 99,871 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 98,756 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 19 Oct 2007 98,756 miles

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

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2006 98,059 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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E4 GOS is a 1989 Tvr Tasmin in White with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

Across all 1989 Tvr Tasmin models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.3% with a typical mileage of 57,818 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 E4 GOS, 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 37 years old, this Tvr Tasmin is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E4 GOS registered?

E4 GOS is a 1989 Tvr Tasmin, first registered on 18 September 1989.

Is E4 GOS safe to buy?

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