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F784 PLA

1988 Tvr Tasmin

Red Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

1,031 mi
Last recorded1,031 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2026
Typical for 1988 Tvr Tasmin54,621 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF784 PLA
MakeTvr
ModelTasmin
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2026 1,031 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2025 503 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2024 258 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2023 43,306 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2022 42,550 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2021 41,047 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Feb 2020 40,088 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 38,598 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Mar 2018 37,488 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2018 37,469 miles

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 20 Feb 2017 36,867 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 36,744 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2016 36,744 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 30 Jun 2015 36,744 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2014 36,479 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Feb 2014 36,479 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2013 35,552 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 29 Jan 2013 35,552 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2012 35,080 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Mar 2011 33,720 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2011 33,719 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Jun 2006 32,948 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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F784 PLA is a 1988 Tvr Tasmin in Red with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1988 Tvr Tasmin models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.0% with a typical mileage of 54,621 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 F784 PLA, 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 38 years old, this Tvr Tasmin is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F784 PLA registered?

F784 PLA is a 1988 Tvr Tasmin, first registered on 30 December 1988.

Is F784 PLA safe to buy?

The MOT history for F784 PLA shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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