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F185 HEO

1988 Tvr Tasmin

Red Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2019
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

47,674 mi
Last recorded47,674 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2018
Typical for 1988 Tvr Tasmin54,621 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF185 HEO
MakeTvr
ModelTasmin
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2018 47,674 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 47,327 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 46,981 miles
Fail 17 May 2016 46,963 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Pass 9 May 2013 46,941 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both rear inner sills starting to corrode

n/s front chassis leg starting to corrode

Fail 9 May 2013 46,941 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear inner sills starting to corrode

n/s front chassis leg starting to corrode

Pass 23 Jun 2011 45,192 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

oil leak

Pass 22 May 2010 44,003 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 41,480 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Jan 2008 33,781 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2006 32,365 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Dec 2005 31,363 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Inner Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Radius arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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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F185 HEO is a 1988 Tvr Tasmin in Red with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 F185 HEO, 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 F185 HEO registered?

F185 HEO is a 1988 Tvr Tasmin, first registered on 1 August 1988.

Is F185 HEO safe to buy?

The MOT history for F185 HEO shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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