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TVR Tasmin

Red · Petrol · 1983 · 2,792 cc

DBR 152MOT history

DBR 152 is a red petrol TVR Tasmin first used on 6 May 1983. Its MOT expired on 24 May 2023 and it has passed 15 of 25 MOT tests, with 15,168 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 May 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 24 May 2023
Mileage
15,168 mi
At MOT on 25 May 2022
MOT tests
25
15 passed · 10 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
DBR 152
Registration format
Dateless
Make
TVR
Model
Tasmin
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,792 cc
Year of manufacture
1983
First used
6 May 1983
MOT status
MOT expired on 24 May 2023
Latest MOT test
25 May 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

DBR 152 was last recorded at 15,168 miles on 25 May 2022, 1,477 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Feb 2021.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 16 Nov 2017: 3,070 miles, lower than 98,553 miles on 21 Nov 2016.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
13,691 miles · 23 Feb 2021
Between the last two tests
1,477 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 15,168 miles
  • 2021 – 13,691 miles
  • 2019 – 10,753 miles
  • 2018 – 6,973 miles
  • 2017 – 3,070 miles
  • 2016 – 98,553 miles
  • 2015 – 96,159 miles
  • 2014 – 91,065 miles
  • 2013 – 87,060 miles
  • 2012 – 81,837 miles
  • 2011 – 79,400 miles
  • 2010 – 76,976 miles
  • 2009 – 74,397 miles
  • 2008 – 72,890 miles
  • 2006 – 72,263 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass15,168 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryBoth front tie rod bushes in poor condition

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

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

    Failure3 MOTs, 2008–2017

  • Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Coolant leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Oil leak diff

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Oil leak engine

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

25 tests since 23 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass15,168 miles (+1,477)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2023
    Odometer
    15,168 miles
    Test number
    165615931010
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tie rod bushes in poor condition

  2. Pass13,691 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    13,691 miles
    Test number
    668468530974
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  3. Fail13,691 miles (+2,938)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    13,691 miles
    Test number
    535763980783
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  4. Pass10,753 miles (+3,780)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    10,753 miles
    Test number
    631531306370
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass6,973 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    6,973 miles
    Test number
    869107900392
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  6. Fail6,973 miles (+3,903)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    6,973 miles
    Test number
    738621911271
    • MajorParking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  7. Pass3,070 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    3,070 miles
    Test number
    299767666091
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryFront suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOil leak diff
    • AdvisoryOil leak engine

  8. Fail3,070 miles (-95,483)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    3,070 miles
    Test number
    446583930198
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureSteering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryFront suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOil leak diff
    • AdvisoryOil leak engine

  9. Pass98,553 miles (+17)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    98,553 miles
    Test number
    934776478605
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

  10. Fail98,536 miles (+2,377)1 failure1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,536 miles
    Test number
    171011772313
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
    • Repaired at testExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass96,159 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    96,159 miles
    Test number
    509688021300

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail96,157 miles (+5,092)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,157 miles
    Test number
    295941015664
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  13. Pass91,065 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    91,065 miles
    Test number
    139733704355
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  14. Fail91,063 miles (+4,003)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,063 miles
    Test number
    399957094430
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  15. Fail87,060 miles3 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,060 miles
    Test number
    359262003332
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Upper Suspension arm locating pin locking device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Upper Suspension arm locating pin locking device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteSlight rear inner diff seals

  16. Pass87,060 miles (+5,223)1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    87,060 miles
    Test number
    489332203466
    • NoteSlight rear inner diff seals

  17. Pass81,837 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    81,837 miles
    Test number
    719667022336
    • NoteSlight leak o/s rear inner diff seal

  18. Fail81,835 miles (+2,435)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,835 miles
    Test number
    476017422425
    • FailureHazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
    • NoteSlight leak o/s rear inner diff seal

  19. Pass79,400 miles (+2,424)
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    79,400 miles
    Test number
    428960981056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass76,976 miles (+2,579)
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    76,976 miles
    Test number
    754722700156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass74,397 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    74,397 miles
    Test number
    762649179054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail74,386 miles (+1,496)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,386 miles
    Test number
    904457879087
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  23. Pass72,890 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    72,890 miles
    Test number
    121990288408

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail72,890 miles (+627)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,890 miles
    Test number
    161559778090
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  25. Pass72,263 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    72,263 miles
    Test number
    221744876148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about DBR 152

What vehicle is registration DBR 152 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show DBR 152 on a red petrol TVR Tasmin first used on 6 May 1983. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does DBR 152 currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on DBR 152 expired on 24 May 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on DBR 152?
The MOT on DBR 152 expired on 24 May 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has DBR 152 done?
DBR 152 was recorded at 15,168 miles at its MOT on 25 May 2022.
Has DBR 152 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. DBR 152 has failed 10 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Feb 2021.
Has the mileage on DBR 152 ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 16 Nov 2017. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on DBR 152 find?
DBR 152 passed its latest MOT on 25 May 2022 with 4 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; offside front upper suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 1 more.

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