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TVR 420S

1988 Tvr Tasmin

Grey Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2024
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

71,135 mi
Last recorded71,135 miles
Recorded on10 May 2023
Typical for 1988 Tvr Tasmin54,621 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTVR 420S
MakeTvr
ModelTasmin
Year1988
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 May 2023 71,135 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 69,499 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2018 69,499 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 May 2017 67,389 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2017 67,384 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 65,572 miles

handbrake only just reaches min. efficiency.

slight play to n.s.inner steering rack joint.

Fail 14 Jun 2016 65,567 miles

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

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

slight play to n.s.inner steering rack joint.

Pass 1 Jul 2015 63,646 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 59,720 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Fail 30 Jun 2014 59,711 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Fail 16 Jun 2014

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

o/s/front driving lamp inoperative

Pass 5 Apr 2012 59,603 miles

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

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

offside front outriger corroded outside perscribed areas

Fail 2 Dec 2011 59,587 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

corrosion to front chassis n/s/f not in prescribed area

Pass 9 Dec 2010 58,944 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 58,788 miles

Battery insecure

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 5 Oct 2009 58,783 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 19 Jun 2008 58,469 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2008 58,469 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2007 57,946 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2007 57,943 miles

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

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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TVR 420S is a 1988 Tvr Tasmin in Grey with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

Across all 1988 Tvr Tasmin models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.0% with a typical mileage of 54,621 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 TVR 420S, 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 38 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 TVR 420S registered?

TVR 420S is a 1988 Tvr Tasmin, first registered on 26 April 1988.

Is TVR 420S safe to buy?

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