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E968 KUY

1988 Tvr Tasmin

Red Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

84,402 mi
Last recorded84,402 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2026
Typical for 1988 Tvr Tasmin54,621 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE968 KUY
MakeTvr
ModelTasmin
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2026 84,402 miles

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

Offside Front Outer adjustable anti roll bar link arm lock nut loose

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Mar 2025 83,716 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 Dec 2023 82,952 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Dec 2023 82,943 miles

Offside Front Steering locking device missing Tie rod (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength tubular chassis cracked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear tubular chassis paint cracked unsure if cracked down to metal

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Dec 2022 82,261 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 15 Dec 2022 82,260 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Jul 2008 81,219 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 78,706 miles

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

Off side front anti roll bar split pin needs replacing

Pass 20 Oct 2005 77,122 miles

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

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

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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E968 KUY is a 1988 Tvr Tasmin in Red with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 E968 KUY, 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 E968 KUY registered?

E968 KUY is a 1988 Tvr Tasmin, first registered on 14 April 1988.

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The MOT history for E968 KUY shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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