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F179 UBV

1989 Tvr Tasmin

White Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2024
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

85,705 mi
Last recorded85,705 miles
Recorded on10 May 2023
Typical for 1989 Tvr Tasmin57,818 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF179 UBV
MakeTvr
ModelTasmin
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 May 2023 85,705 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive DIFF/AXLE. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 30 Mar 2022 85,175 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front UPPER STEERING COLUM U/J SLIGHTLY CORRODED.

Pass 3 Dec 2020 85,072 miles

Upper STEERING COLUMN U/J RUSTED

Fail 3 Dec 2020 85,072 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Upper STEERING COLUMN U/J RUSTED

Pass 11 Dec 2019 85,019 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases DOWN PIPE CLAMP (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2017 84,967 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 6 Dec 2017 84,966 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 21 Oct 2016 84,887 miles

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

Fail 11 Oct 2016 84,459 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joints (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 84,829 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2014 84,269 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2013 83,920 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 23 Aug 2013 83,920 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 83,658 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2012 83,658 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Pass 9 Jun 2011 83,375 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside door mirror cracked

offside and nearside body mountings not inspected due sill cover fitted

Fail 31 May 2011 83,368 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside and nearside body mountings not inspected due sill cover fitted

Pass 14 Aug 2007 83,220 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2007 83,220 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 18 Aug 2006 82,992 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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F179 UBV is a 1989 Tvr Tasmin in White with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 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 F179 UBV, 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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F179 UBV is a 1989 Tvr Tasmin, first registered on 16 March 1989.

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