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F385 YAB

1989 Tvr Tasmin

Yellow Petrol 3948cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

84,484 mi
Last recorded84,484 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 1989 Tvr Tasmin57,818 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF385 YAB
MakeTvr
ModelTasmin
Year1989
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,948cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 84,484 miles
Pass 12 May 2025 84,397 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 12 May 2025 84,397 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 21 May 2024 84,218 miles
Pass 30 May 2023 84,111 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2022 83,947 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2021 83,808 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 83,676 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 83,035 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 82,725 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 82,235 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 80,242 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 78,814 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Fail 19 Mar 2013 78,814 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 21 Feb 2012 77,136 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 75,775 miles

o/s/r suspension play in the lower outer bushes

Pass 5 Sep 2009 74,855 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2008 74,649 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 74,257 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 6 Apr 2006 73,552 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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F385 YAB is a 1989 Tvr Tasmin in Yellow with a 3,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 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 F385 YAB, 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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What year was F385 YAB registered?

F385 YAB is a 1989 Tvr Tasmin, first registered on 28 January 1989.

Is F385 YAB safe to buy?

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