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R100 ACT

1998 Tvr Cerbera

Green Petrol 4475cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

44,712 mi
Last recorded44,712 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2010
Typical for 1998 Tvr Cerbera42,990 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR100 ACT
MakeTvr
ModelCerbera
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,475cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2010 44,712 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

long travel on handbrake lever

rear exhaust rubbers in poor condition

Pass 26 Jun 2009 44,398 miles

slight play in nearside and offside steering rod inner ball joints

Fail 19 May 2009 44,398 miles

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside rear tyre outer sidewall damaged

rear exhaust rubber mounting perishing

slight play in nearside steering rod

slight play in offside steering rod

Fail 25 Mar 2009 44,398 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Jan 2008 43,799 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Nov 2006 42,799 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2006 42,771 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a) DANGEROUS

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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R100 ACT is a 1998 Tvr Cerbera in Green with a 4,475cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R100 ACT, 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 R100 ACT registered?

R100 ACT is a 1998 Tvr Cerbera, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R100 ACT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R100 ACT shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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