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F40 OLH

1989 Tvr Tasmin

Red Petrol 4280cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

86,739 mi
Last recorded86,739 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 1989 Tvr Tasmin57,818 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF40 OLH
MakeTvr
ModelTasmin
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,280cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 86,739 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2026 86,732 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Jul 2025 86,563 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2025 86,554 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt slight split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Jul 2024 85,409 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2024 85,409 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Jun 2023 81,897 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

both front flexible brake hoses positioned very close to anti roll bar

Pass 27 Jun 2022 79,001 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective corroding (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective corroding (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

both front tyres are 12 years old

Fail 27 Jun 2022 79,001 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective corroding (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective corroding (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

both front tyres are 12 years old

Pass 7 Jul 2021 76,882 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2020 76,681 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 75,813 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 73,634 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 69,327 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 67,083 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 62,235 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 61,372 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Jun 2013 59,103 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 57,098 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2012 57,098 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

off side rear wheel buckled

slight play in off side rear lower arm outer bush

Pass 13 Jun 2011 56,172 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 54,106 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 51,540 miles

Advise handbrake performance to be adjusted.

Nearside headlight aim advise attention soon.

Slight ply in upper steering column bush area.

hazard light on nearside rear may need attention when hazards lights on.

Pass 5 Jul 2008 48,673 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2007 46,103 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2006 42,194 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2006 42,175 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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 OLH is a 1989 Tvr Tasmin in Red with a 4,280cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 F40 OLH, 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 OLH registered?

F40 OLH is a 1989 Tvr Tasmin, first registered on 1 February 1989.

Is F40 OLH safe to buy?

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