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FFV 990Y

1983 Tvr Tasmin

Yellow Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2025
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

85,435 mi
Last recorded85,435 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2024
Typical for 1983 Tvr Tasmin68,244 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFFV 990Y
MakeTvr
ModelTasmin
Year1983
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2024 85,435 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2023 84,687 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2022 83,420 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2021 83,174 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 82,003 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2020 82,003 miles

Position lamp not working Side lamp switch sticky (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 82,023 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 81,471 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 81,056 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 81,035 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

o/s/f tyre slight radial splitting

Pass 11 May 2007 80,930 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 10 May 2007 80,930 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2006 80,926 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2006 80,926 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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FFV 990Y is a 1983 Tvr Tasmin in Yellow with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 FFV 990Y, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FFV 990Y?

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What year was FFV 990Y registered?

FFV 990Y is a 1983 Tvr Tasmin, first registered on 14 February 1983.

Is FFV 990Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for FFV 990Y shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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