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E909 FTF

1988 Tvr Tasmin

White Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2024
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

11,086 mi
Last recorded11,086 miles
Recorded on28 May 2023
Typical for 1988 Tvr Tasmin54,621 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE909 FTF
MakeTvr
ModelTasmin
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 May 2023 11,086 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 May 2023 11,086 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2020 11,704 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Speedometer clearly inoperative (7.8 (b) (ii))

Coolant leak ()

Pass 2 Jul 2009 9,471 miles

both front tyres,outer walls starting to split

Fail 25 Mar 2009 9,463 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

both front tyres,outer wall starting to split

Pass 15 Aug 2007 8,315 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2007 8,271 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Fail 8 Sep 2006 7,402 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Sep 2006 7,402 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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E909 FTF is a 1988 Tvr Tasmin in White with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 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 E909 FTF, 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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What year was E909 FTF registered?

E909 FTF is a 1988 Tvr Tasmin, first registered on 16 February 1988.

Is E909 FTF safe to buy?

The MOT history for E909 FTF shows 9 tests with a 44.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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