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K5 GSP

1999 Tvr Cerbera

Silver Petrol 4185cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

51,051 mi
Last recorded51,051 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2024
Typical for 1999 Tvr Cerbera38,350 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK5 GSP
MakeTvr
ModelCerbera
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,185cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2024 51,051 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2023 50,958 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2022 50,601 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2021 49,728 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 49,480 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 48,967 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 48,604 miles

Emissions to manufacturer spec

Pass 23 Oct 2017 47,402 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 46,632 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2015 44,991 miles

Nearside Front tie rod bush worn

Pass 5 Dec 2014 44,239 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2014 44,234 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

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

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)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Oct 2013 41,683 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 39,881 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 13 Oct 2011 39,633 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2011 39,619 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)

Pass 24 Sep 2010 39,113 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2010 38,917 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

near side and off side rear inner and outer CV gaitors split

Pass 27 Aug 2009 38,222 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2009 38,222 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

adv hub seals leaking

Pass 29 Jun 2007 34,315 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2007 34,315 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

adv slight play in rear wheel bearing

Pass 5 Apr 2006 29,511 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2006 29,510 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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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K5 GSP is a 1999 Tvr Cerbera in Silver with a 4,185cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1999 Tvr Cerbera models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.4% with a typical mileage of 38,350 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 K5 GSP, 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 27 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 K5 GSP registered?

K5 GSP is a 1999 Tvr Cerbera, first registered on 4 March 1999.

Is K5 GSP safe to buy?

The MOT history for K5 GSP shows 24 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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