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TAZ 5590

1981 Tvr Tasmin

White Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2026
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

69,480 mi
Last recorded69,480 miles
Recorded on9 May 2025
Typical for 1981 Tvr Tasmin66,712 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTAZ 5590
MakeTvr
ModelTasmin
Year1981
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc
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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 May 2025 69,480 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 69,259 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 68,672 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 68,648 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2012 68,640 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component locking device insecure (3.5.1l) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component locking device insecure (3.5.1l) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Mechanical brake component locking device insecure (3.5.1l) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component locking device insecure (3.5.1l) DANGEROUS

Steering column retaining device insecure (2.1.6) DANGEROUS

O/S & N/S LOWER SILL COVERS MISSING

Speedo cable chafing on exhaust manifold

Wiring loom near N/S/F suspension insecure

Pass 11 Jun 2009 68,633 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 10 Jun 2009 68,633 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 1 Jun 2009 68,633 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2006 68,633 miles

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

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

all brake disks corroding

Fail 13 Sep 2006 68,633 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

All brake disks corroding

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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TAZ 5590 is a 1981 Tvr Tasmin in White with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1981 Tvr Tasmin models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.0% with a typical mileage of 66,712 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 TAZ 5590, 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 45 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 TAZ 5590 registered?

TAZ 5590 is a 1981 Tvr Tasmin, first registered on 11 March 1981.

Is TAZ 5590 safe to buy?

The MOT history for TAZ 5590 shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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