1989 TVR Tasmin 4.0L Petrol · 400 SE
1989 TVR Tasmin (4.0L, petrol). First registered 01/11/1989. Recorded mileage 77,535 miles. MOT valid until 06/06/2027. Taxed until 01/05/2027.
- Make & Model
- TVR TASMIN
- Year / Origin
- 1989
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06/06/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/05/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 77,535 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 4.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1989
- Engine
- 3950cc
400 SE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/05/2026
- 77,535 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (4 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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400 SE Mileage History
- 28/05/202473,662 mi
- 29/05/202473,662 mi
- 20/05/202575,333 mi+1,671 mi
- 21/05/202575,333 mi
- 26/05/202677,535 mi+2,202 mi
Average of roughly 1,943 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
400 SE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1989 Tvr Tasmin (400 SE) between May 2024 and May 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 26 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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: “Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))”; “Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))”.
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