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G316 HWR

1989 Tvr Tasmin

Blue Petrol 3943cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

41,619 mi
Last recorded41,619 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 1989 Tvr Tasmin57,818 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG316 HWR
MakeTvr
ModelTasmin
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,943cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 41,619 miles
Pass 28 May 2025 41,475 miles
Pass 20 May 2024 40,488 miles
Pass 22 May 2023 40,304 miles
Pass 23 May 2022 39,909 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2021 39,651 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2020 39,378 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 39,292 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 38,902 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 38,861 miles

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

signs of coolant on engine and suspension

Fail 8 Sep 2016 38,859 miles

Emissions not tested emissions not tested due to vehicle overheating (7.3.A.1)

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

signs of coolant on engine and suspension

Pass 7 Aug 2015 38,751 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 38,584 miles

battery loose.

both front anti roll bar link bushes worn.

steering rack weeping.

Fail 23 Apr 2014 38,578 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

battery loose.

both front anti roll bar link bushes worn.

steering rack weeping.

Pass 20 Mar 2013 38,143 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

battery loose.

both rear brake pads wearing unevenly.

both rear tyres wearing unevenly.

n/s handbrake lever not returning very well.

slight weeping from steering rack.

Fail 19 Mar 2013 38,143 miles

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

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

Power steering pump leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

battery loose.

both rear brake pads wearing unevenly.

both rear tyres wearing unevenly.

engine rocker breather filter missing.

n/s handbrake lever not returning very well.

n/s reverse light not working.

slight weeping from steering rack.

Pass 9 Mar 2012 37,270 miles

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

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

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

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

battery loose

Fail 6 Mar 2012 37,270 miles

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

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

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

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

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

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

battery loose

Pass 1 Jul 2010 37,160 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 36,678 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2009 36,678 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 18 Jun 2008 36,489 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2008 36,489 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 15 May 2006 35,833 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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G316 HWR is a 1989 Tvr Tasmin in Blue with a 3,943cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 G316 HWR, 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 G316 HWR registered?

G316 HWR is a 1989 Tvr Tasmin, first registered on 1 December 1989.

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