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G316 TVR

1990 Tvr Tasmin

Blue Petrol 4000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

95,038 mi
Last recorded95,038 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 1990 Tvr Tasmin55,635 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG316 TVR
MakeTvr
ModelTasmin
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,000cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 95,038 miles

Coil spring corroded Both fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Cross member bar corroded

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

Pass 16 Apr 2025 94,440 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2024 93,897 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2023 93,630 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Apr 2022 90,481 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2021 87,805 miles

Offside Front body mount corroded

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

Fail 14 Apr 2021 87,778 miles

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

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both sides (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Driver's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front body mount corroded

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

Pass 3 Jan 2020 87,753 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2019 87,753 miles

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 21 Nov 2019 87,737 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2018 87,347 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2018 87,347 miles

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

slight tightness at steering wheel

Pass 11 Jul 2017 87,270 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 6 Jul 2017 87,270 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both sides (1.7.5a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 86,999 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 85,920 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2013 84,996 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2012 84,793 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 2 Jul 2010 84,335 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

steering rack worn

Fail 24 Jun 2010 84,331 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

steering rack worn

Pass 22 Jun 2009 84,204 miles

vehicle battery insecure

vehicle under chassis requires corrosion treatment/prevention

Fail 16 Jun 2009 84,203 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

vehicle battery insecure

vehicle under chassis requires corrosion treatment/prevention

Fail 27 Apr 2009 84,163 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

slight damage on nearside front tyre sidewall

Pass 10 Aug 2007 83,864 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 TVR is a 1990 Tvr Tasmin in Blue with a 4,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1990 Tvr Tasmin models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.2% with a typical mileage of 55,635 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 TVR, 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 36 years old, this Tvr Tasmin is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was G316 TVR registered?

G316 TVR is a 1990 Tvr Tasmin, first registered on 17 January 1990.

Is G316 TVR safe to buy?

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