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F492 TFP

1989 Tvr Tasmin

Red Petrol 3943cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2016
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

93,472 mi
Last recorded93,472 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2015
Typical for 1989 Tvr Tasmin57,818 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF492 TFP
MakeTvr
ModelTasmin
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,943cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2015 93,472 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2015 93,439 miles

Nearside Fuel tank insecure (7.2.1)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2014 89,546 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 23 Feb 2013 87,961 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Mar 2012 85,191 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 82,303 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 80,557 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2008 79,484 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 77,552 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 74,700 miles

Exhaust mountings perishing.

Fuel lines rusty.

Rear suspension components rusty.

Slight play in nearside rear hub.

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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F492 TFP is a 1989 Tvr Tasmin in Red with a 3,943cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 F492 TFP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was F492 TFP registered?

F492 TFP is a 1989 Tvr Tasmin, first registered on 25 April 1989.

Is F492 TFP safe to buy?

The MOT history for F492 TFP shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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