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G356 VKP

1990 Tvr Tasmin

Black Petrol 3948cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

80,858 mi
Last recorded80,858 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 1990 Tvr Tasmin55,635 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG356 VKP
MakeTvr
ModelTasmin
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,948cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 80,858 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2025 80,788 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Jun 2025 80,788 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Mar 2024 80,161 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2022 79,694 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 79,345 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 78,918 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Aug 2020 78,912 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2019 78,494 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 77,739 miles

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

Fail 12 Jul 2018 77,657 miles

Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 9 Jul 2018 77,576 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust box split top and bottom (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 76,304 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 75,507 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2015 75,501 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Aug 2014 73,507 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 73,249 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

exhaust down pipes deteriorated

power steering rack damp

Pass 23 Jun 2011 73,110 miles

Oil leak

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

hand brake warning light on

Pass 29 Jun 2010 72,782 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 24 Jun 2010 72,777 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 16 Jun 2009 72,376 miles

Hand brake lever requires adjustment.

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Jun 2009 72,376 miles

Hand brake lever requires adjustment.

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 6 Jun 2008 72,140 miles

corrosion to suspension mounts,o/s/r wheel bearing has play,play o/s rack

Fail 6 Jun 2008 72,134 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

corrosion to suspension mounts,o/s/r wheel bearing has play,play o/s rack

Pass 28 Feb 2007 71,594 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2007 71,593 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

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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G356 VKP is a 1990 Tvr Tasmin in Black with a 3,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 G356 VKP, 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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G356 VKP is a 1990 Tvr Tasmin, first registered on 19 June 1990.

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