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L7 VRJ

1998 Tvr Cerbera

Beige Petrol 4475cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2023
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

65,604 mi
Last recorded65,604 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2022
Typical for 1998 Tvr Cerbera42,990 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL7 VRJ
MakeTvr
ModelCerbera
Year1998
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,475cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2022 65,604 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2021 65,443 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 65,433 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 64,554 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2013 61,825 miles

underside poor and rusty condion

Pass 23 Feb 2012 60,125 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2012 60,117 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 17 Dec 2009 54,246 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 52,514 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 47,036 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 45,566 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2006 48,497 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Fail 2 Sep 2006 45,218 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.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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L7 VRJ is a 1998 Tvr Cerbera in Beige with a 4,475cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 L7 VRJ, 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

How do I check the history of L7 VRJ?

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What year was L7 VRJ registered?

L7 VRJ is a 1998 Tvr Cerbera, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is L7 VRJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for L7 VRJ shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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