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G649 BBY

1990 Tvr Tasmin

Grey Petrol 3948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2014
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

59,653 mi
Last recorded59,653 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2013
Typical for 1990 Tvr Tasmin55,635 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG649 BBY
MakeTvr
ModelTasmin
Year1990
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,948cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2013 59,653 miles

Front and rear brake pads getting low.

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

Pass 4 Jul 2011 59,544 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2010 58,362 miles
Fail 22 May 2010 58,362 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Fail 11 Mar 2008 57,850 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2008 57,850 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 17 May 2007 57,616 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2007 57,614 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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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G649 BBY is a 1990 Tvr Tasmin in Grey with a 3,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 G649 BBY, 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 G649 BBY registered?

G649 BBY is a 1990 Tvr Tasmin, first registered on 17 May 1990.

Is G649 BBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for G649 BBY shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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