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F799 PLA

1988 Tvr Tasmin

Blue Petrol 4500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2025
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

41,037 mi
Last recorded41,037 miles
Recorded on15 May 2024
Typical for 1988 Tvr Tasmin54,621 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF799 PLA
MakeTvr
ModelTasmin
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,500cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 May 2024 41,037 miles
Pass 30 May 2023 38,197 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2022 32,373 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2021 32,209 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2020 31,375 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2019 31,192 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 30,817 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 30,062 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 29,087 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 28,004 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear tyres low on inner edges

Pass 27 Nov 2012 26,577 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear tyres getting low on inner edges

slight play in rear joints

Pass 24 Nov 2011 24,807 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight play in both rear universal joints

Pass 16 Nov 2010 20,833 miles

damp with oil/fluid around steering rack area

slight play at both rear wheels

Pass 26 Nov 2009 19,383 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2009 19,383 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Nov 2008 18,889 miles

fuel hose perished

Pass 28 Nov 2007 18,276 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 17,546 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 17,486 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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F799 PLA is a 1988 Tvr Tasmin in Blue with a 4,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 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 F799 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was F799 PLA registered?

F799 PLA is a 1988 Tvr Tasmin, first registered on 10 December 1988.

Is F799 PLA safe to buy?

The MOT history for F799 PLA shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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