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TVR Tasmin

Green · Petrol · 1988 · 3,498 cc

F657 RABMOT history

F657 RAB is a green petrol TVR Tasmin first used on 9 Sept 1988. Its MOT expired on 13 Jul 2026 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 58,968 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Jul 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 13 Jul 2026
Mileage
58,968 mi
At MOT on 14 Jul 2025
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
624 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
F657 RAB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
TVR
Model
Tasmin
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,498 cc
Year of manufacture
1988
First used
9 Sept 1988
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
14 Jul 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

F657 RAB was last recorded at 58,968 miles on 14 Jul 2025, 5 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
58,963 miles · 7 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
5 miles
Average per year
624 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 58,968 miles
  • 2024 – 58,104 miles
  • 2023 – 57,595 miles
  • 2022 – 57,143 miles
  • 2019 – 56,916 miles
  • 2018 – 56,683 miles
  • 2016 – 56,440 miles
  • 2015 – 55,333 miles
  • 2014 – 54,157 miles
  • 2013 – 52,841 miles
  • 2012 – 52,154 miles
  • 2011 – 51,346 miles
  • 2010 – 50,694 miles
  • 2009 – 49,903 miles
  • 2008 – 48,512 miles
  • 2007 – 47,399 miles
  • 2006 – 47,065 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass58,968 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

24 tests since 14 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass58,968 miles (+5)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    58,968 miles
    Test number
    168499436224
    • MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  2. Fail58,963 miles (+859)3 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,963 miles
    Test number
    972630156627
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush lower bush missing (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim unable to be tested pop up headlight not working (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  3. Pass58,104 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    58,104 miles
    Test number
    371348243502
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail58,103 miles (+508)1 dangerous4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,103 miles
    Test number
    834924393573
    • DangerousFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass57,595 miles (+52)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    57,595 miles
    Test number
    496462030950
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  6. Fail57,543 miles (+400)4 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,543 miles
    Test number
    232213274192
    • MajorAll direction indicators not working all indicators light up when cooling fan operates causing indicators to be inoperative (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp operates when using offside front (4.4.3 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp operates when using the nearside front (4.4.3 (b))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust from centre box to tail pipe has multiple holes (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear exhaust blowing onto fuel tank and tank warm to touch
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  7. Pass57,143 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    57,143 miles
    Test number
    881360685487
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront battery loose
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail57,143 miles (+227)5 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,143 miles
    Test number
    752301634081
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced flip mechanism inop (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working outer (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront battery loose
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass56,916 miles (+233)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    56,916 miles
    Test number
    509253013488
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear of centre box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front wiper slightly smearing
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp affected by indicator (4.2.3 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront washer only just supplying enough liquid

  10. Pass56,683 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    56,683 miles
    Test number
    291230565269
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Fail56,683 miles (+243)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,683 miles
    Test number
    896856021353
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass56,440 miles (+1,107)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    56,440 miles
    Test number
    328115709675
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

  13. Pass55,333 miles (+1,176)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    55,333 miles
    Test number
    225739289430
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  14. Pass54,157 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    54,157 miles
    Test number
    229150204371
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  15. Fail54,157 miles (+1,316)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,157 miles
    Test number
    968650404370
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  16. Pass52,841 miles (+687)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    52,841 miles
    Test number
    665428603332
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteNearside rear brake has a slight bind. A strip down and inspection is advised.

  17. Pass52,154 miles (+808)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    52,154 miles
    Test number
    289413402328

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass51,346 miles (+652)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    51,346 miles
    Test number
    646865601358

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass50,694 miles (+791)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    50,694 miles
    Test number
    361846700333

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass49,903 miles (+1,391)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    49,903 miles
    Test number
    490186109338
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  21. Pass48,512 miles (+1,113)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    48,512 miles
    Test number
    372825208359

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail47,399 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,399 miles
    Test number
    164982117364
    • Repaired at testRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

  23. Pass47,399 miles (+334)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    47,399 miles
    Test number
    230822417380

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass47,065 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    47,065 miles
    Test number
    230465466132
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Questions about F657 RAB

Does F657 RAB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on F657 RAB expired on 13 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on F657 RAB?
The MOT on F657 RAB expired on 13 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has F657 RAB done?
F657 RAB was recorded at 58,968 miles at its MOT on 14 Jul 2025, an average of 624 miles a year.
Has F657 RAB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. F657 RAB has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on F657 RAB ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on F657 RAB find?
F657 RAB passed its latest MOT on 14 Jul 2025 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: nearside front steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; nearside rear wheel bearing has slight play; offside front wheel bearing has slight play, and 1 more.

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