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TVR Tasmin

Red · Petrol · 1987 · 4,228 cc

RED 420MOT history

RED 420 is a red petrol TVR Tasmin first used on 1 Aug 1987. Its MOT is valid until 1 Oct 2027 and it has passed 19 of 23 MOT tests, with 28,434 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 1 Oct 2027
Mileage
28,434 mi
At MOT on 28 Sept 2026
MOT tests
23
19 passed · 4 failed
Per year
721 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
RED 420
Registration format
Dateless
Make
TVR
Model
Tasmin
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,228 cc
Year of manufacture
1987
First used
1 Aug 1987
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

RED 420 was last recorded at 28,434 miles on 28 Sept 2026, 1,136 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
27,298 miles · 10 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
1,136 miles
Average per year
721 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 28,434 miles
  • 2025 – 27,298 miles
  • 2024 – 26,164 miles
  • 2023 – 24,548 miles
  • 2022 – 23,190 miles
  • 2021 – 22,285 miles
  • 2020 – 20,838 miles
  • 2019 – 19,307 miles
  • 2018 – 17,072 miles
  • 2017 – 16,890 miles
  • 2016 – 16,729 miles
  • 2014 – 16,420 miles
  • 2013 – 15,532 miles
  • 2012 – 15,008 miles
  • 2010 – 14,457 miles
  • 2009 – 14,200 miles
  • 2008 – 14,003 miles
  • 2007 – 13,958 miles
  • 2006 – 13,722 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass28,434 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

23 tests since 28 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass28,434 miles (+1,136)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    28,434 miles
    Test number
    376879492885

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass27,298 miles (+1,134)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    27,298 miles
    Test number
    685812245188
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass26,164 miles (+1,616)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    26,164 miles
    Test number
    383885302495
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre

  4. Pass24,548 miles (+1,358)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    24,548 miles
    Test number
    316410863345

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass23,190 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    23,190 miles
    Test number
    132474746109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail23,187 miles (+902)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,187 miles
    Test number
    954779620663
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  7. Pass22,285 miles (+1,447)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    22,285 miles
    Test number
    873436997253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass20,838 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    20,838 miles
    Test number
    883056575672
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement link rod bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Fail20,835 miles (+1,528)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,835 miles
    Test number
    347384205989
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement link rod bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass19,307 miles (+2,235)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    19,307 miles
    Test number
    408455555375

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass17,072 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    17,072 miles
    Test number
    992713106266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail17,072 miles (+182)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,072 miles
    Test number
    238460360288
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  13. Pass16,890 miles (+161)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    16,890 miles
    Test number
    298557106113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass16,729 miles (+309)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    16,729 miles
    Test number
    976681696763

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass16,420 miles (+888)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    16,420 miles
    Test number
    388493894257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass15,532 miles (+524)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    15,532 miles
    Test number
    508006213300

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass15,008 miles (+1)1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    15,008 miles
    Test number
    335472362418
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  18. Fail15,007 miles (+550)1 dangerous1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    15,007 miles
    Test number
    589747952226
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass14,457 miles (+257)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    14,457 miles
    Test number
    913210880284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass14,200 miles (+197)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    14,200 miles
    Test number
    231247969447

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass14,003 miles (+45)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    14,003 miles
    Test number
    282165278126
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteParking brake efficiency met but neither wheel locked during roller brake test
    • NoteSlight play offside front bush for steering rack clamp

  22. Pass13,958 miles (+236)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    13,958 miles
    Test number
    372861477102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass13,722 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    13,722 miles
    Test number
    741538716112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about RED 420

What vehicle is registration RED 420 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show RED 420 on a red petrol TVR Tasmin first used on 1 Aug 1987. 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 RED 420 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on RED 420 is valid until 1 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on RED 420?
The MOT on RED 420 is valid until 1 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has RED 420 done?
RED 420 was recorded at 28,434 miles at its MOT on 28 Sept 2026, an average of 721 miles a year.
Has RED 420 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. RED 420 has failed 4 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Sept 2022.
Has the mileage on RED 420 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 RED 420 find?
RED 420 passed its latest MOT on 28 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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