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F995 FGP

1989 Tvr Tasmin

Red Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2023
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

52,008 mi
Last recorded52,008 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2022
Typical for 1989 Tvr Tasmin57,818 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF995 FGP
MakeTvr
ModelTasmin
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2022 52,008 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2022 52,008 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 23 Jun 2021 52,008 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2021 52,008 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Jul 2020 52,008 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2020 52,008 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2017 52,008 miles

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

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)

Oil leak ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 20 Jun 2016 52,008 miles

Some movement in the near side rear driveshaft.

Fail 7 Jun 2016 52,008 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Electrical wiring insecure Interior (1.9.2a)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component locking device insecure Brake caliper (3.5.1l)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component locking device insecure Brake caliper (3.5.1l)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering column shaft retaining device missing (2.1.6)

Some movement in the near side rear driveshaft.

Pass 30 Jun 2015 52,008 miles

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

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 28 Apr 2015 52,008 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 3 Apr 2014 52,008 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2014 52,008 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2012 51,891 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2012 51,891 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2011 48,446 miles

Oil leak

Fail 24 May 2011 48,444 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

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

Pass 31 Mar 2010 45,511 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 45,095 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 44,643 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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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F995 FGP is a 1989 Tvr Tasmin in Red with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 F995 FGP, 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 F995 FGP registered?

F995 FGP is a 1989 Tvr Tasmin, first registered on 1 January 1989.

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