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HIL 2588

1985 Tvr Tasmin

White Petrol 3905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2024
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

87,979 mi
Last recorded87,979 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2023
Typical for 1985 Tvr Tasmin75,908 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHIL 2588
MakeTvr
ModelTasmin
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,905cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2023 87,979 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which changes the emitted colour O/S & N/S (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2022 87,883 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2020 87,686 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2020 87,686 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

NS AND OS SILL CROADED BUT UNABLE TO INSPECT FULLY AS SILL COVERS FITTED

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge RIGHT ON THE LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 85,968 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 85,421 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 21 Aug 2017 85,299 miles

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

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 84,869 miles

Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both sides (2.7.3)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (3.7.B.3)

wax oil needed

Pass 16 Jun 2015 84,626 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2015 84,626 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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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HIL 2588 is a 1985 Tvr Tasmin in White with a 3,905cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1985 Tvr Tasmin models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.8% with a typical mileage of 75,908 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 HIL 2588, 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 41 years old, this Tvr Tasmin is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was HIL 2588 registered?

HIL 2588 is a 1985 Tvr Tasmin, first registered on 1 June 1985.

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