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F678 BON

1989 Tvr Tasmin

Blue Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

106,339 mi
Last recorded106,339 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2025
Typical for 1989 Tvr Tasmin57,818 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF678 BON
MakeTvr
ModelTasmin
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2025 106,339 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2024 105,304 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2023 4,673 miles

play in nearside section steering rack

play in steering column bulkhead mounting

Pass 21 Jun 2022 4,644 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Down pipe joins (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair N/S and O/S weak effort (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 5 Jul 2021 4,239 miles

rear suspension very hard

Pass 17 Aug 2019 4,228 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 3,939 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2017 3,178 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2016 2,299 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 11 Aug 2016 2,295 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 19 Aug 2015 1,702 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Fail 13 Aug 2015 1,702 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Fail 28 Jul 2012 1,696 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 15 Jun 2011 1,358 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Jun 2010 99,369 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 25 Jun 2010 99,369 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 Jun 2009 96,992 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 20 Jun 2008 94,862 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

fuel pipe tank to pump slightly perished

Pass 19 Jun 2007 88,151 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2006 77,677 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2006 77,669 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

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

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)

left indicator tell tale lamp not working

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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F678 BON is a 1989 Tvr Tasmin in Blue with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 F678 BON, 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 F678 BON registered?

F678 BON is a 1989 Tvr Tasmin, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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