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ELO 383Y

1983 Tvr Tasmin

Black Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

78,245 mi
Last recorded78,245 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2022
Typical for 1983 Tvr Tasmin68,244 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationELO 383Y
MakeTvr
ModelTasmin
Year1983
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2022 78,245 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 77,967 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2020 77,697 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 77,435 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 13 Aug 2019 77,435 miles

Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system centre (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2018 76,330 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 75,393 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 75,048 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 74,470 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 73,780 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2013 72,920 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 29 Jul 2013 72,913 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 3 Aug 2012 72,161 miles

steering rack play in ends

Pass 25 Jul 2011 71,562 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Jul 2010 70,926 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 69,609 miles

servo vacuum pipe slightly perished

Pass 31 Jul 2008 68,370 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 6 Aug 2007 67,127 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2007 67,069 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Aug 2006 65,182 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2006 65,172 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint is excessively deteriorated (2.1.5)

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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ELO 383Y is a 1983 Tvr Tasmin in Black with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

Across all 1983 Tvr Tasmin models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.9% with a typical mileage of 68,244 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 ELO 383Y, 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 43 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 ELO 383Y registered?

ELO 383Y is a 1983 Tvr Tasmin, first registered on 20 July 1983.

Is ELO 383Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for ELO 383Y shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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