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G553 UMB

1990 Tvr Tasmin

Blue Petrol 3948cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

65,162 mi
Last recorded65,162 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 1990 Tvr Tasmin55,635 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG553 UMB
MakeTvr
ModelTasmin
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,948cc
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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 65,162 miles

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 5 May 2026 65,119 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 11 Apr 2025 64,319 miles

Nearside DOOR MIRROR LOOSE

Offside DOOR MIRROR LOOSE

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 22 Jun 2023 68,883 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2023 63,335 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2022 62,684 miles

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

Fail 30 May 2022 62,653 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2021 62,247 miles

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear CHASSIS SHOWING SIGNS OF CORROSION

Pass 18 Jun 2019 61,611 miles
Fail 18 May 2019 61,608 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 May 2018 60,507 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

engine leaking oil

Pass 26 Apr 2017 59,459 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Mar 2017 59,454 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded INNER SILL (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Offside Front POSSIBLE BEARING NOISE

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2016 58,288 miles

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 28 Mar 2015 57,030 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2014 55,715 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2013 55,715 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 28 Aug 2012 54,339 miles

o/s/r hand brake poor ? compared to n/s/r ;

Pass 5 Sep 2011 53,297 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 52,188 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2010 52,184 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Mar 2009 39,188 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2009 39,188 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 4 Feb 2009 39,172 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 1 Feb 2008 28,855 miles

advise windscreen

Fail 3 Dec 2007 28,837 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

advise front discs pads low

advise windscreen

Pass 11 Oct 2006 20,696 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2006 20,696 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

advise nearside front tyre

Fail 26 Aug 2005 15,535 miles

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

Front Tie bar/rod insecure (2.4.G.1)

recomend full brake service

Pass 26 Aug 2005 15,535 miles

recomend full brake service

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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G553 UMB is a 1990 Tvr Tasmin in Blue with a 3,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 G553 UMB, 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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G553 UMB is a 1990 Tvr Tasmin, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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