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R198 TLH

1998 Tvr Cerbera

Blue Petrol 4500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2013
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

76,609 mi
Last recorded76,609 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2022
Typical for 1998 Tvr Cerbera42,990 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR198 TLH
MakeTvr
ModelCerbera
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,500cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 24 Nov 2022 76,609 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Apr 2012 78,081 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2012 76,072 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Oct 2009 74,808 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2008 73,954 miles

Both Rear Cv Boots split

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Oct 2006 73,356 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front registration plate cracked

Fail 29 Sep 2006 73,352 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

both sides front brake discs in poor condition

front registration plate cracked

Fail 14 Sep 2006 73,343 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Coolant leak

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

both front brake discs in poor condition

both rear brake discs in poor condition

front registration plate cracked

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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R198 TLH is a 1998 Tvr Cerbera in Blue with a 4,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R198 TLH, 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 R198 TLH registered?

R198 TLH is a 1998 Tvr Cerbera, first registered on 11 February 1998.

Is R198 TLH safe to buy?

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