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F171 TLY

1988 Tvr Tasmin

Blue Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

94,088 mi
Last recorded94,088 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 1988 Tvr Tasmin54,621 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF171 TLY
MakeTvr
ModelTasmin
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 94,088 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2024 94,009 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2023 93,955 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2022 93,926 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2021 93,670 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2020 93,353 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2019 93,160 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 92,884 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 92,884 miles
Fail 10 May 2017 92,884 miles

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

Fail 30 Mar 2015 90,929 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 90,929 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 88,023 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2013 87,996 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 10 Nov 2012 87,829 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Nov 2012 87,829 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 862,498 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 18 Jun 2010 85,421 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 85,400 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 85,167 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2006 85,167 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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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F171 TLY is a 1988 Tvr Tasmin in Blue with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 F171 TLY, 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 F171 TLY registered?

F171 TLY is a 1988 Tvr Tasmin, first registered on 1 August 1988.

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