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F140 RLU

1989 Tvr Tasmin

Red Petrol 4000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

51,915 mi
Last recorded51,915 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2018
Typical for 1989 Tvr Tasmin57,818 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF140 RLU
MakeTvr
ModelTasmin
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,000cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2018 51,915 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2016 51,866 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2015 51,584 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 51,280 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2013 51,069 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 50,907 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 50,670 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 48,501 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 46,463 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2008 46,463 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

down pipe to center exhaust joint blowing slightly not to x/s at time of test.

slight play in n/s/f & o/s/f anti roll bar end links not to x/s at time of test.

top steering colume universal joint has slight play not to x/s at time of test.

Pass 31 Jul 2007 46,221 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2007 46,221 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Pass 17 Jun 2006 45,658 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2005 45,095 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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F140 RLU is a 1989 Tvr Tasmin in Red with a 4,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 F140 RLU, 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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F140 RLU is a 1989 Tvr Tasmin, first registered on 1 March 1989.

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