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WSS 201Y

1982 Tvr Tasmin

White Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2019
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

13,666 mi
Last recorded13,666 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2018
Typical for 1982 Tvr Tasmin64,001 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWSS 201Y
MakeTvr
ModelTasmin
Year1982
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2018 13,666 miles

Boot struts worn

Central exhaust mounts missing

Front panel by rad rusted & holed not structual

Offside Rear exhaust mount worn

Pass 24 Jul 2017 13,472 miles

Central exhaust mount rubber missing

Front panel rusted & holed by rad not structual

Nearside Front play in steering rack arm

Nearside Rear bumper trim insecue

boot struts worn

interior mirror missing

Fail 26 Jun 2017 13,471 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam unable to test as don't pop up (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working & offside (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Central exhaust mount rubber missing

Front panel rusted & holed by rad not structual

Nearside Front play in steering rack arm

Nearside Rear bumper trim insecure

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear hub bearing noise will require replacing

boot struts worn

interior mirror missing

Fail 5 Apr 2017 13,467 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle offside front wheel tight to turn by hand (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam not popping up (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective inoperative (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Stop lamp not working offside & nearside (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened fraying (5.2.2a)

Oil leak gearbox ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

boot struts defective

front chassis crossmember corroded (under radiator)

fuel filter excessively corroded

fuel pipe deteriorating

play in lower steering column bush

Pass 10 Jun 2014 13,454 miles

Coolant leak

Front Lower Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

boot struts defective

fuel pipe deteriorating & staining on fuel tank

fuel pump badly corroded

offside front wheel tight to turn by hand

Fail 17 May 2014 13,450 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

boot struts defective

fuel pipe deteriorating & staining on tank

fuel pump badly corroded

Pass 29 May 2013 13,348 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

fuel pipes badly perished. (to ply)

fuel pump corroded

fuel staining on fuel tank

lower steering column bush worn (play)

Fail 21 May 2013 13,346 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

fuel pipes badly perished. (to ply)

fuel pump corroded

fuel staining on fuel tank

lower steering column bush worn (play)

Pass 4 May 2012 13,170 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

fuel components corroded nearside rear.

nearside rear fuel pipes badly deteriorated

Fail 3 May 2012 13,168 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

fuel components corroded nearside rear.

nearside rear fuel pipes badly deteriorated

Pass 21 May 2010 12,945 miles

Battery insecure

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

fuel hose deteriorating nearside rear

fuel smell at rear of vehicle slight staining on tank, unable to find leaks

main beam warning light inoperative

Pass 3 Dec 2008 12,660 miles

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

boot struts defective

fuel pipe deteriorating, nearside rear

nearside front brake pad anti rattle spring broken

Fail 2 Dec 2008 12,660 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

boot struts defective

fuel pipe deteriorating, nearside rear

nearside front brake pad anti rattle spring broken

Pass 15 Sep 2007 12,314 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear bumper insecure

steering column lower mount/bearing has slight play

Fail 14 Sep 2007 12,314 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear bumper insecure

steering column lower mount/bearing has slight play

Pass 21 Feb 2006 12,038 miles

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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WSS 201Y is a 1982 Tvr Tasmin in White with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

Across all 1982 Tvr Tasmin models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.0% with a typical mileage of 64,001 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 WSS 201Y, 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 44 years old, this Tvr Tasmin is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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WSS 201Y is a 1982 Tvr Tasmin, first registered on 3 August 1982.

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