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RHK 526W

1980 Tvr Tasmin

Silver Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2013
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

90,074 mi
Last recorded90,074 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2012
Typical for 1980 Tvr Tasmin72,300 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRHK 526W
MakeTvr
ModelTasmin
Year1980
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2012 90,074 miles

Coolant leak

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 28 Aug 2012 90,073 miles

Position lamp switch insecure (1.1.A.1)

Rear fog lamp switch insecure (1.3.1a)

Hazard warning switch insecure (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Wiring in cab insecure

Pass 22 Dec 2007 89,877 miles

O/s head light locked in up position.

Fail 3 Nov 2007 89,875 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Sep 2006 589,653 miles
Fail 24 May 2006 89,648 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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RHK 526W is a 1980 Tvr Tasmin in Silver with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1980 Tvr Tasmin models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.3% with a typical mileage of 72,300 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 RHK 526W, 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 46 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 RHK 526W registered?

RHK 526W is a 1980 Tvr Tasmin, first registered on 7 August 1980.

Is RHK 526W safe to buy?

The MOT history for RHK 526W shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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