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F205 HEO

1988 Tvr Tasmin

Red Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

57,944 mi
Last recorded57,944 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2008
Typical for 1988 Tvr Tasmin54,621 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF205 HEO
MakeTvr
ModelTasmin
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2008 57,944 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2007 57,695 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 5 Jul 2006 56,484 miles

see vt32 from orginal test dated 04/07/2006

Fail 4 Jul 2006 56,478 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

n/s/front ball joint top rubber boot split

o/s/front top ball joint split pin missing but a lock nut has been used

slight free play in both steering universal joints

slight oil leak at rear round both rear brake discs not to excess at of test

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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F205 HEO is a 1988 Tvr Tasmin in Red with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 F205 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

How do I check the history of F205 HEO?

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What year was F205 HEO registered?

F205 HEO is a 1988 Tvr Tasmin, first registered on 1 August 1988.

Is F205 HEO safe to buy?

The MOT history for F205 HEO shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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