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J3 MTA

1991 Tvr Tasmin

Silver Petrol 4441cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

53,345 mi
Last recorded53,345 miles
Recorded on25 May 2012
Typical for 1991 Tvr Tasmin42,564 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ3 MTA
MakeTvr
ModelTasmin
Year1991
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,441cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 May 2012 53,345 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 52,461 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2010 52,388 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 19 Mar 2010 51,785 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

offside front ball joint gaiter split

Pass 11 Feb 2009 57,067 miles

slight play nearside wheel bearing

split ball joint to offside lower ball joint cover

Fail 18 Jun 2008 50,867 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2008 50,867 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 May 2007 49,451 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2007 49,423 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

power steering resevoir cap missing

Pass 15 Mar 2006 45,012 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2006 45,012 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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J3 MTA is a 1991 Tvr Tasmin in Silver with a 4,441cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1991 Tvr Tasmin models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.1% with a typical mileage of 42,564 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 J3 MTA, 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 35 years old, this Tvr Tasmin is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J3 MTA registered?

J3 MTA is a 1991 Tvr Tasmin, first registered on 22 October 1991.

Is J3 MTA safe to buy?

The MOT history for J3 MTA shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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