1989 TVR Tasmin 3.5L Petrol · G886 BLJ
1989 TVR Tasmin (3.5L, petrol). First registered 01/09/1989. Recorded mileage 32,155 miles. MOT valid until 11/12/2026. Taxed until 01/09/2026.
- Make & Model
- TVR TASMIN
- Year / Origin
- 1989 · Maidstone
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11/12/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/09/2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 32,155 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1989
- Engine
- 3528cc
G886 BLJ Key Findings
- 18 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/12/2025
- 32,155 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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G886 BLJ Mileage History
- 05/03/200921,188 mi
- 06/03/200921,193 mi+5 mi
- 25/02/201022,752 mi+1,559 mi
- 25/02/201022,752 mi
- 24/11/201123,042 mi+290 mi
- 16/04/201323,287 mi+245 mi
- 12/03/201423,887 mi+600 mi
- 14/03/201423,887 mi
- 20/03/201524,311 mi+424 mi
- 26/03/201584,311 mi+60,000 mi
- 11/12/201924,455 mi-59,856 mi
- 18/11/202024,513 mi+58 mi
- 03/12/202124,532 mi+19 mi
- 23/11/202225,421 mi+889 mi
- 24/11/202225,423 mi+2 mi
- 17/11/202328,394 mi+2,971 mi
- 12/12/202430,573 mi+2,179 mi
- 02/12/202532,155 mi+1,582 mi
Average of roughly 655 miles per year across 18 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
G886 BLJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
18 MOT tests are recorded for this 1989 Tvr Tasmin (G886 BLJ) between March 2009 and December 2025.
The record contains 13 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 02 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (9 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2”; “Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)”.
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