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G929 GRP

1989 Tvr Tasmin

White Petrol 3943cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

69,103 mi
Last recorded69,103 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 1989 Tvr Tasmin57,818 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG929 GRP
MakeTvr
ModelTasmin
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,943cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 69,103 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2025 67,673 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2024 65,035 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2023 62,489 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2022 61,371 miles

Coolant leak

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2021 58,408 miles

Coolant leak

Offside Front seatbelt slow to retract

steering colunm rake adjustment has horizonal play

Fail 29 Mar 2021 58,405 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn foremost lower arm compliance bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coolant leak

Offside Front seatbelt slow to retract

steering colunm rake adjustment has horizonal play

Pass 5 Jun 2018 57,696 miles

Nearside Front Lower Brake hose slightly damaged ferrules corroded (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Brake hose slightly damaged ferrule corroded (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 22 May 2018 57,696 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Brake hose slightly damaged ferrules corroded (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Brake hose slightly damaged ferrule corroded (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

o/s & n/s rear wheel bearings unable to test

Pass 31 May 2016 57,643 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

oil leak

rad leaking

slight binding to both rear brakes

steering rack damp

Pass 26 Jun 2014 56,586 miles

steering rack damp

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

slight play in both rear drive shaft uj which is part of rear suspension

Pass 26 Mar 2012 56,036 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

emmisions CO content near maximum limit

offside handbrake reduced effort

Pass 23 Mar 2011 53,141 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2011 53,134 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod which is adjustable, locking device insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

power steering rack and pipe damp

Pass 7 Sep 2009 47,659 miles

Coolant leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

nearside steering inner track rod joint slight play

Fail 7 Sep 2009 47,659 miles

Coolant leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

nearside steering inner track rod joint slight play

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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G929 GRP is a 1989 Tvr Tasmin in White with a 3,943cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 G929 GRP, 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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What year was G929 GRP registered?

G929 GRP is a 1989 Tvr Tasmin, first registered on 1 September 1989.

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