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FFR 242Y

1983 Tvr Tasmin

Orange Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2024
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

16 mi
Last recorded16 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2023
Typical for 1983 Tvr Tasmin68,244 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFFR 242Y
MakeTvr
ModelTasmin
Year1983
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 21 Jan 2023 16 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn Lower bearing (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 30 Sep 2015 12,730 miles

slight oil leak

Pass 27 Feb 2007 12,619 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2005 11,378 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nail in tyre

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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FFR 242Y is a 1983 Tvr Tasmin in Orange with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1983 Tvr Tasmin models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.9% with a typical mileage of 68,244 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 FFR 242Y, 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 43 years old, this Tvr Tasmin is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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How do I check the history of FFR 242Y?

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What year was FFR 242Y registered?

FFR 242Y is a 1983 Tvr Tasmin, first registered on 4 January 1983.

Is FFR 242Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for FFR 242Y shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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