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F265 DHG

1988 Tvr Tasmin

Green Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

15,684 mi
Last recorded15,684 miles
Recorded on11 May 2019
Typical for 1988 Tvr Tasmin54,621 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF265 DHG
MakeTvr
ModelTasmin
Year1988
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 May 2019 15,684 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 15,015 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 13,839 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded on caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded on caliper (3.6.B.2c)

slight movement in steering column lower bush

Fail 26 Apr 2017 13,838 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded on caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded on caliper (3.6.B.2c)

slight movement in steering column lower bush

Pass 21 Apr 2016 11,156 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 8,665 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2015 8,656 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 May 2014 6,239 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2014 6,205 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 May 2013 4,699 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 4,257 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 3,708 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 3,334 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2010 3,334 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 1 Apr 2009 3,127 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2009 3,127 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 18 Apr 2008 2,499 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2008 2,499 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2007 934 miles

Centre Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

slight play in lower steering column bush

Pass 16 Apr 2007 934 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

slight play in lower steering column bush

Pass 27 Apr 2006 99,125 miles

slight wear in both lower steering u/j's

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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F265 DHG is a 1988 Tvr Tasmin in Green with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 F265 DHG, 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 F265 DHG registered?

F265 DHG is a 1988 Tvr Tasmin, first registered on 17 October 1988.

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