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MOT History from tests of petrol TVR TASMINs year 1988

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mot history
Pass percent:75.22%
(The average a petrol TVR TASMIN year 1988 passes without issue)
Based on:787 MOT Tests
Most common failuresNo# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment62
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |7.3.B.1a|24
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|23
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort22
Rear brake binding16
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively15
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive |7.3.B.1b|12
Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|12
Registration plate lamp issues12
Brakes imbalanced across an axle12
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working |1.3.1b|10
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b|10
Offside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|9
Horn not working |1.6.2a|8
Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|7
Offside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|6
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|6
Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|6
Battery insecure |1.9.1|5
Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|5
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|5
Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint |2.4.G.4b|4
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|4
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|4
Front brake application uneven4
Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|4
Nearside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|4
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|3
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|3
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|3
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure |2.4.G.1|3
Registration plate issues3
Nearside Side repeater insecure |1.4.A.2b|2
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|2
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2|2
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|2
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|2
Offside Front Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|2
Front passenger seat insecure |6.2.3|2
Driver`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1|2
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|2
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|2
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|2
Brake pipe excessively corroded2
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|2
Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play |2.1.5|2
Offside Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.4.A.2h|2
Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|2
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|2
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|2
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|2
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|2
Offside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|2
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|2
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|2
Power steering component|s| leaking |2.3.3b|2
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|2
Offside Headlamp not in good working order |not working| |1.2.4a|2
Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|2
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2|2
Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative |1.4.A.2a|2
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|2
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|2
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1b|2
Nearside Track rod end loose |2.2.B.1d|2
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|2
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))2
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))2
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement1
Rear fog lamp not working |4.5.1 |a| |ii||1
Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both sides |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Driver`s door likely to open inadvertently or not remain closed |6.2.3 |b| |ii||1
Nearside Front passenger door likely to open inadvertently or not remain closed |6.2.3 |b| |ii||1
Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested headlamp housing not raising |4.1.2 |b||1
Emissions not tested no engine idle |8.2.1.2 |d||1
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm |5.3.4 |a| |i||1
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding |1.2.1 |f||1
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding |1.2.1 |f||1
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2|1
Front Brake pipe leaking rear |3.6.A.1|1
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level |3.6.G.1b|1
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Power steering ram|s| leaking from a failed seal |2.3.3b|1
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Side repeater missing |1.4.A.2b|1
Offside Side repeater missing |1.4.A.2b|1
Suspension arm synthetic mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement bolt loose to shock absorber/hub |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm synthetic mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement bolt loose to shock absorber mount/hub |2.4.G.2|1
Rear Brake pipe leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Front position lamp|s| obviously incorrectly positioned |1.1.A.3a|1
Offside Power steering ram|s| leaking from a failed seal |2.3.3b|1
Offside Power steering pipe|s| or hose|s| leaking from a seal |2.3.3b|1
Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint |2.4.G.4b|1
Offside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.3.2f|1
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|1
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|1
Brake hose has insufficient room to move1
Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective |5.2.5b|1
Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat |5.2.1a|1
Offside Front Front position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|1
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|1
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|1
Front Power steering pipe|s| or hose|s| leaking from a seal |2.3.3b|1
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod worn and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1|1
Offside Front Tie bar/rod worn and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1|1
Offside Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Steering box insecure |2.2.B.1a|1
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone `A` |8.3.1b|1
Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position |6.4.1|1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|1
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|1
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|1
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|1
Offside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.2.1d|1
Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective |5.2.5b|1
Nearside Front Torsion bar excessive play at an end fixing |2.4.E.2|1
Offside Front Torsion bar excessive play at an end fixing |2.4.E.2|1
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged |3.6.B.4d|1
Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged |3.6.B.4d|1
Front Front position lamp|s| not in good working order |function impaired| |1.1.4a|1
Rear Front position lamp|s| not in good working order |function impaired| |1.1.4a|1
Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute |1.4.A.2g|1
Front Power steering component|s| leaking |2.3.3b|1
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod synthetic mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Tie bar/rod synthetic mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle |7.1.2|1
Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Tie bar/rod synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Rear Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|1
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|1
Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|1
Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.2.1f|1
Nearside Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged and its strength is seriously reduced |2.4.G.1|1
Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft bearing housing likely to fail |6.1.7 |f| |ii||1
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working |4.4.1 |a| |ii||1
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|1
Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.4.A.2h|1
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure |2.2.D.2d|1
Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating |3.7.B.3|1
Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Tie bar/rod synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Mechanical brake component locking device missing |3.5.1l|1
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|1
Offside Inner Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint |2.4.G.4b|1
Nearside Outer Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint |2.4.G.4b|1
Offside Front Tie bar/rod insecure |2.4.G.1|1
Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Steering column universal joint insecure |2.1.5|1
Steering column universal joint has excessive play |2.1.5|1
Fuel hose leaking excessively or a risk of fire |6.1.3 |b| |ii||1
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 7.18 |8.2.1.2 |b||1
Offside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam |1.7.4a|1
Hydraulic brake cylinder insecurely mounted |3.6.A.2a|1
Nearside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1|1
Offside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1|1
Rear Fuel hose leaking |7.2.3|1
Inner front brake binding |3.7.B.1|1
Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid |3.6.A.1|1
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1|1
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1|1
Offside Inner Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Nearside Rear Wheel nut|s| missing |4.2.A.1e|1
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working |4.5.1 |a| |ii||1
Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested |4.1.2 |b||1
Offside Rear Outer Position lamp not working |4.2.1 |a||1
Offside Front Direction indicator not working |4.4.1 |a| |ii||1
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|1
Rear fog lamp switch faulty |1.3.1a|1
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|1
Emissions not tested |7.0|1
Offside Front Braking system leaking caliper |3.6.A.1|1
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing |3.3.A.1b|1
Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released1
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|1
Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|1
Power steering malfunctioning |2.3.3a|1
Power steering ram|s| leaking from a failed component |2.3.3b|1
Power steering component|s| leaking from a failed seal |2.3.3b|1
Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.4.A.2e|1
Offside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.4.A.2e|1
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Indicator tell tale inoperative |1.4.A.2a|1
Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings |2.2.B.1h|1
Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings |2.2.B.1h|1
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|1
Nearside Front position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|1
Nearside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3|1
Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5|1
Front Tie bar/rod synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Rear Brake linkage has abnormal movement of levers indicating maladjustment |3.5.1f|1
Offside Rear Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure |1.7.3|1
Front Brake hose twisted |found during steering lock to lock check| |2.2.D.2b|1
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b|1
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel |2.1.2b|1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering rack fitted| |2.2.A.1b|1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b|1
Nearside Headlamp missing |1.7.3|1
Driver`s seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. |6.2.A.3|1
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly |1.4.B.1e|1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|1
Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective |5.2.5b|1
Offside Front Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting insecure |2.4.G.1|1
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting cracked |2.4.G.1|1
Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended |2.4.F.3|1
Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended |2.4.F.3|1
Rear fog lamp tell tale missing |1.3.1b|1
Offside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|1
Nearside Front Mechanical brake component locking device insecure |3.5.1l|1
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|1
Centre Steering column universal joint insecure |2.1.5|1
Rear brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|1
Steering column top mounting bracket insecure |2.1.2d|1
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|1
Offside Rear Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated |3.6.G.2|1
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off |1.4.B.1f|1
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on |1.4.B.1f|1
Body insecure and dangerous to other road users |6.1.B.1b|1
Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure |2.2.D.2d|1
Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint |2.4.G.4b|1
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|1
Offside Power steering ram|s| leaking from a failed component |2.3.3b|1
Centre Power steering ram|s| leaking from a failed joint |2.3.3b|1
Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil |3.5.1h|1
Offside Rear Tie bar/rod which is adjustable, loose in adjustment threads |2.4.G.1|1
Offside Front Power steering pipe|s| or hose|s| leaking from a joint |2.3.3b|1
Offside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|1
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|1
Driver`s door does not latch securely closed |6.2.B.1a|1
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|1
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))1
Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))1
Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))1
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))1
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))1
Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))1
Speedometer clearly inoperative (7.8 (b) (ii))1
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Body component insecure bonnet (6.2.1 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear Drive shaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Drive shaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))1
Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn tie bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn tie bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))1
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))1
Rear Service brake excessively binding both (1.2.1 (f))1
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))1
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))1
Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))1
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak1
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive idle (8.2.1.2 (b))1
Offside Rear Position lamp not working outer (4.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced flip mechanism inop (4.1.4 (a))1
Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))1
Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a))1
Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))1
Nearside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))1
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))1
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1

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