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J16 RTM

1998 Tvr Cerbera

Blue Petrol 4475cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2015
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

40,857 mi
Last recorded40,857 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2014
Typical for 1998 Tvr Cerbera42,990 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ16 RTM
MakeTvr
ModelCerbera
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,475cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2014 40,857 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2014 40,857 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 7 Mar 2014 40,857 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 7 Mar 2013 38,145 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2013 38,145 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Jan 2012 37,219 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2011 37,218 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 22 May 2010 36,882 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 36,198 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2009 36,198 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Mar 2008 35,620 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2008 35,620 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Mar 2007 33,214 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front & rear subframes corroded

front & rear suspension arms corroded

front and rear flexible brake hose shrouds corroded

main bottom radiator pipe corroded

n/s & o/s outer chassis tubing corroded

n/s rear brake binding slightly

Pass 11 Feb 2006 31,437 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2006 31,437 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

chassie very rusty

over heating

slip diff not working

steering colum has play

suspension arms rusty

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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J16 RTM is a 1998 Tvr Cerbera in Blue with a 4,475cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 J16 RTM, 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 J16 RTM registered?

J16 RTM is a 1998 Tvr Cerbera, first registered on 6 March 1998.

Is J16 RTM safe to buy?

The MOT history for J16 RTM shows 15 tests with a 53.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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