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F582 YFV

1989 Tvr Tasmin

White Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

36,633 mi
Last recorded36,633 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 1989 Tvr Tasmin57,818 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF582 YFV
MakeTvr
ModelTasmin
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Fail 29 Aug 2025 36,633 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle front brakes pull to left (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust system insecure exhaust fouling on chassis both sides (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted fouling on suspension both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged brake pipe not secure (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Power steering inoperative poewr steering not working drive belt loose (2.1.5 (c) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play steering shaft uj joints worn excessively (2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorbers likely to become detached top nut loose (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

advise both rear tyres made in 2006

emissions not tested engine will not run correctly

Pass 9 Jun 2015 36,442 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 35,595 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 23 May 2013 35,348 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 34,615 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 33,091 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 32,210 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 32,045 miles

Battery insecure

all front anti roll bar rubber bushes slightly perished

handbrake travel getting high

slight oil leak on engine and gearbox

Pass 7 Feb 2008 31,988 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2008 31,988 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Front Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

n/s engine core plugs leaking

o/s engine core plugs corroded

Pass 25 May 2007 31,976 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 31,931 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2006 31,930 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

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

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

many engine oil leaks

steering rack slightly worn o/s

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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F582 YFV is a 1989 Tvr Tasmin in White with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 F582 YFV, 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 F582 YFV registered?

F582 YFV is a 1989 Tvr Tasmin, first registered on 2 March 1989.

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