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F387 TLU

1989 Tvr Tasmin

Maroon Petrol 4441cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

89,570 mi
Last recorded89,570 miles
Recorded on6 May 2022
Typical for 1989 Tvr Tasmin57,818 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF387 TLU
MakeTvr
ModelTasmin
Year1989
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,441cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 May 2022 89,570 miles
Fail 5 May 2022 89,565 miles

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Apr 2022 89,546 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2021 89,360 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 88,655 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 87,530 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 86,239 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 84,652 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2014 84,652 miles

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Pass 18 Jun 2013 83,344 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 83,079 miles

Chassic is getting rusty.

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

There is slight play both rear hubs.This is due to the design of rear axle.

Pass 22 Apr 2010 80,171 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 80,051 miles

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

Fail 26 Jun 2007 79,443 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2007 79,443 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2007 79,422 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure has a fracture which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

slow retraction of offside seat belt

Pass 5 Apr 2006 78,700 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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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F387 TLU is a 1989 Tvr Tasmin in Maroon with a 4,441cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 F387 TLU, 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 F387 TLU registered?

F387 TLU is a 1989 Tvr Tasmin, first registered on 17 May 1989.

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