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R13 DSJ

1999 Tvr Cerbera

Blue Petrol 3966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

42,084 mi
Last recorded42,084 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2019
Typical for 1999 Tvr Cerbera38,350 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR13 DSJ
MakeTvr
ModelCerbera
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,966cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2019 42,084 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2019 42,004 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering locking device ineffective track rod end (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Steering locking device ineffective track rod end (2.1.3 (d))

Pass 15 Jan 2018 40,512 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 40,407 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2016 40,309 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 39,951 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 38,543 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 36,327 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 May 2013 36,205 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 Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 May 2012 30,780 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

emissons just the met the legal requirments

mist of power steering fluid leak from rack

rear brake pads wearing thin

rear exhaust back box slighty deteriorated

Fail 24 May 2012 30,788 miles

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 Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

front number plate cracked

mist of power steering fluid leak from rack

rear brake pads wearing thin

rear exhaust back box slighty deteriorated

Pass 9 Apr 2011 30,274 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2009 26,798 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2009 26,795 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 4 Apr 2008 24,944 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2008 24,944 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

front tyres wearing off on inner edges

oil leaks on engine & rear diff

rear brake discs corroding - fronts starting to corrode

rear exhaust silencer corroding & fouling heat sheild

space frame,suspension arms,anti-roll bars & links corroding

Pass 24 Jan 2007 23,790 miles

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

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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R13 DSJ is a 1999 Tvr Cerbera in Blue with a 3,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 R13 DSJ, 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.

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What year was R13 DSJ registered?

R13 DSJ is a 1999 Tvr Cerbera, first registered on 20 April 1999.

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