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G299 NFM

1989 Tvr Tasmin

Black Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

48,069 mi
Last recorded48,069 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 1989 Tvr Tasmin57,818 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG299 NFM
MakeTvr
ModelTasmin
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 48,069 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2024 48,069 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2023 48,069 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2022 48,069 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2021 48,069 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2020 48,069 miles

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

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2019 48,069 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2018 48,069 miles

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Nov 2018 48,069 miles

Fuel hose leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

fuel hoses perished between tanks

Pass 24 Nov 2017 48,069 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 9 Nov 2017 48,069 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Oil leak ()

n/s front lower ball joint incorrectly fitted

n/s rear tyre perished in tread area

Pass 24 Nov 2016 48,049 miles

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

foot brake spongy

handbrake travel

Fail 24 Nov 2016 48,049 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

foot brake spongy

handbrake travel

Pass 10 Aug 2007 47,864 miles

play in steering coloum †play o/s/r hub assembly

Fail 19 Apr 2007 47,864 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

play to n/s/f hub

play to o/s/r drive shaft u/j joint allowing hub movement

Pass 3 Oct 2005 47,474 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2005 47,474 miles

Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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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G299 NFM is a 1989 Tvr Tasmin in Black with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 G299 NFM, 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 G299 NFM registered?

G299 NFM is a 1989 Tvr Tasmin, first registered on 1 August 1989.

Is G299 NFM safe to buy?

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