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R17 DDS

1998 Tvr Cerbera

Yellow Petrol 4185cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

49,488 mi
Last recorded49,488 miles
Recorded on30 May 2012
Typical for 1998 Tvr Cerbera42,990 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Tvr
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR17 DDS
MakeTvr
ModelCerbera
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,185cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 May 2012 49,488 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 45,066 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 42,054 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 38,996 miles
Pass 10 May 2008 36,690 miles
Fail 3 May 2008 36,626 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 hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 Mar 2007 34,907 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 32,814 miles

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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R17 DDS is a 1998 Tvr Cerbera in Yellow with a 4,185cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 R17 DDS, 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 R17 DDS?

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What year was R17 DDS registered?

R17 DDS is a 1998 Tvr Cerbera, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is R17 DDS safe to buy?

The MOT history for R17 DDS shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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