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B19 DAO

1998 Tvr Cerbera

Blue Petrol 4475cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

70,591 mi
Last recorded70,591 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2016
Typical for 1998 Tvr Cerbera42,990 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB19 DAO
MakeTvr
ModelCerbera
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,475cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2016 70,591 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 69,287 miles

all brake discs are corroded

nearside rear exhaust rubber is broken

Pass 28 Feb 2014 68,571 miles

Chip in screen outside swept area

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front tyres wearing inner edges

Oil leak

Fail 27 Feb 2014 68,571 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Chip in screen outside swept area

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front tyres wearing inner edges

Oil leak

Pass 9 Jan 2013 66,160 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2013 6,603 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2011 62,043 miles

slight play in steering

slight play in steering rack, o.s track rod

Pass 3 Mar 2011 59,965 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2011 59,965 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 22 Mar 2010 57,400 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 57,031 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 54,121 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 53,657 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 52,208 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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B19 DAO is a 1998 Tvr Cerbera in Blue with a 4,475cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 B19 DAO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was B19 DAO registered?

B19 DAO is a 1998 Tvr Cerbera, first registered on 18 September 1998.

Is B19 DAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for B19 DAO shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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