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N55 NCP

1998 Tvr Cerbera

Black Petrol 4185cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

44,270 mi
Last recorded44,270 miles
Recorded on14 May 2018
Typical for 1998 Tvr Cerbera42,990 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN55 NCP
MakeTvr
ModelCerbera
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,185cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 May 2018 44,270 miles

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

Rear Chassis tubing corroded

Fail 11 May 2018 44,268 miles

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

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

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

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Rear Chassis tubing corroded

Pass 5 Aug 2016 43,312 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 42,776 miles

Surface corrosion on front & rear suspension arms

Pass 9 Apr 2014 42,391 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 40,662 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 38,633 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 33,087 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 28,017 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 24,223 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 21,959 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 19,259 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

vehicle boiled over at end of emmissions test!!

Fail 6 Jul 2006 19,259 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

vehicle boiled over at end of emmissions test!!

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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N55 NCP is a 1998 Tvr Cerbera in Black with a 4,185cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N55 NCP, 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 N55 NCP registered?

N55 NCP is a 1998 Tvr Cerbera, first registered on 2 April 1998.

Is N55 NCP safe to buy?

The MOT history for N55 NCP shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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