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E685 EEO

1988 Tvr Tasmin

Silver Petrol 3948cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

88,126 mi
Last recorded88,126 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 1988 Tvr Tasmin54,621 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE685 EEO
MakeTvr
ModelTasmin
Year1988
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,948cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2025 88,126 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 29 May 2025 86,097 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2024 85,879 miles

Nearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear and osf (5.2.3 (e))

steering slight stiff

Pass 18 Apr 2023 84,615 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2021 84,032 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2020 82,510 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2020 82,508 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 6 May 2019 80,905 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 79,420 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 77,920 miles

Nearside Rear Disc face corroded

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Disc face corroded

Oil leak ()

Pass 4 Apr 2016 7,596 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 73,614 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

some under car components greased, not allowing full inspection

Pass 2 Apr 2014 71,166 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

some under car components greased, not allowing full inspection

Pass 4 Apr 2013 68,676 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 65,297 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2011 61,837 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 57,925 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 13 Jan 2009 54,414 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 51,126 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 49,248 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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E685 EEO is a 1988 Tvr Tasmin in Silver with a 3,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 E685 EEO, 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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E685 EEO is a 1988 Tvr Tasmin, first registered on 13 February 1988.

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