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LEO 495Y

1983 Tvr Tasmin

Red Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2012
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

94,942 mi
Last recorded94,942 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2011
Typical for 1983 Tvr Tasmin68,244 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLEO 495Y
MakeTvr
ModelTasmin
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2011 94,942 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 16 Jun 2010 93,985 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 93,838 miles

Nearside Outer Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Outer Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 5 Oct 2007 93,268 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 3 Oct 2007 93,268 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 11 May 2006 91,525 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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LEO 495Y is a 1983 Tvr Tasmin in Red with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1983 Tvr Tasmin models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.9% with a typical mileage of 68,244 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 LEO 495Y, 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 43 years old, this Tvr Tasmin is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LEO 495Y registered?

LEO 495Y is a 1983 Tvr Tasmin, first registered on 18 January 1983.

Is LEO 495Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for LEO 495Y shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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