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F40 CAX

1989 Tvr Tasmin

Black Petrol 3947cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

50,701 mi
Last recorded50,701 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 1989 Tvr Tasmin57,818 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF40 CAX
MakeTvr
ModelTasmin
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,947cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 50,701 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2025 50,312 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2024 49,889 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2023 48,998 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2022 47,835 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2021 46,127 miles

Brake pedal has some free play and mechanical travel

Brake pipes from master cylinder slightly chafed on inner wing

Fail 1 Feb 2021 46,117 miles

Side repeater missing nearside and offside (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pedal has some free play and mechanical travel

Brake pipes from master cylinder slightly chafed on inner wing

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Steering linkage likely to become detached lock nut loose on track rod (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Nov 2008 45,787 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2008 45,782 miles

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Dec 2005 44,530 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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F40 CAX is a 1989 Tvr Tasmin in Black with a 3,947cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 F40 CAX, 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 F40 CAX registered?

F40 CAX is a 1989 Tvr Tasmin, first registered on 1 March 1989.

Is F40 CAX safe to buy?

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