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3 HOC

1998 Tvr Cerbera

Blue Petrol 4185cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2017
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

56,176 mi
Last recorded56,176 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2016
Typical for 1998 Tvr Cerbera42,990 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration3 HOC
MakeTvr
ModelCerbera
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,185cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2016 56,176 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 55,537 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2014 55,338 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside front tyre smooth on inside edge

parking brake has passed on minimum requirement

Pass 15 Jan 2014 55,338 miles

offside front tyre smooth on inside edge

parking brake has passed on minimum requirement

Pass 22 Dec 2012 54,977 miles

N/S Wiper Arm play in joint

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 Dec 2012 54,976 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

N/S Wiper Arm play in joint

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Dec 2009 54,572 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 52,422 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 50,122 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 47,845 miles

How Reliable is the Tvr Cerbera?

Based on 15,904 MOT tests across 1,226 vehicles.

79.1%
Pass Rate
910
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
1,226
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 802
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 675
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 493
parking brake recording little or no effort 445
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive 372
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3 HOC is a 1998 Tvr Cerbera in Blue with a 4,185cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1998 Tvr Cerbera models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.2% with a typical mileage of 42,990 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Tvr Cerbera fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 802 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 3 HOC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Tvr Cerbera typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 28 years old, this Tvr Cerbera is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 3 HOC registered?

3 HOC is a 1998 Tvr Cerbera, first registered on 2 June 1998.

Is 3 HOC safe to buy?

The MOT history for 3 HOC shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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