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F820 NBY

1988 Tvr Tasmin

Blue Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

73,992 mi
Last recorded73,992 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2025
Typical for 1988 Tvr Tasmin54,621 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF820 NBY
MakeTvr
ModelTasmin
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2025 73,992 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2022 73,939 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 72,984 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 72,481 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

fuel tank link pipes perished

Fail 21 Aug 2020 72,456 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

fuel tank link pipes perished

Pass 24 Aug 2019 69,130 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 69,099 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 69,082 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2014 68,828 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2013 68,382 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2012 67,995 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2011 67,608 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Sep 2010 66,544 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2009 65,563 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 64,535 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2007 63,236 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2006 61,300 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 12 Aug 2006 61,300 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2005 59,949 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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F820 NBY is a 1988 Tvr Tasmin in Blue with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 F820 NBY, 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 F820 NBY registered?

F820 NBY is a 1988 Tvr Tasmin, first registered on 27 September 1988.

Is F820 NBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for F820 NBY shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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