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F688 GWR

1989 Tvr Tasmin

Red Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

57,783 mi
Last recorded57,783 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2014
Typical for 1989 Tvr Tasmin57,818 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF688 GWR
MakeTvr
ModelTasmin
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2014 57,783 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2014 57,731 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Apr 2013 575,877 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2013 57,577 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 31 Mar 2012 57,564 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2011 57,557 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 57,555 miles

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 1 Apr 2010 57,554 miles

Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Apr 2009 57,539 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 57,504 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 57,502 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 57,471 miles

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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F688 GWR is a 1989 Tvr Tasmin in Red with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 F688 GWR, 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 F688 GWR registered?

F688 GWR is a 1989 Tvr Tasmin, first registered on 25 April 1989.

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