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G690 MEO

1989 Tvr Tasmin

Green Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2026
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

41,270 mi
Last recorded41,270 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2025
Typical for 1989 Tvr Tasmin57,818 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG690 MEO
MakeTvr
ModelTasmin
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2025 41,270 miles

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

Fail 16 Jun 2025 41,270 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Rear Both rear brakes are binding

Fail 2 Jun 2025 41,266 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Engine wont keep running long enough to carry out emission test (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Parking brake lever is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (1.1.6 (f))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Both rear brakes are binding

Pass 16 Aug 2018 41,205 miles

Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively N/S & O/S (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive Coolant leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Surface corrosion to suspension,steering & hub components.

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive Front & Rear, N/S & O/S (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 12 Jul 2018 41,202 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel to floor (1.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Y joint by front silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated by brake fluid (1.1.13 (b))

Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Service brake excessively binding N/S & O/S (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

Coolant leak ()

Electrical wiring slightly deteriorated Under dash & within engine bay (4.11 (b) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded & pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively N/S & O/S (1.2.1 (e))

Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Tie bar rubber bushes perished/split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play N/S & O/S (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm and edges bald (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded & pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively N/S & O/S (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm rubbers (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Surface corrosion to suspension,steering & hub components

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive Front & Rear N/S & O/S (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres perished/cracked around sidewalls/tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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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G690 MEO is a 1989 Tvr Tasmin in Green with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 G690 MEO, 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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G690 MEO is a 1989 Tvr Tasmin, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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