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R211 HWV

1998 Tvr Cerbera

Grey Petrol 4185cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

23,621 mi
Last recorded23,621 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2014
Typical for 1998 Tvr Cerbera42,990 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR211 HWV
MakeTvr
ModelCerbera
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,185cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2014 23,621 miles

both rear tyres wearing off on inner edges

oil leaks on engine

slight p,a,s fluid leak on steering rack

Fail 20 Mar 2014 23,621 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

both rear tyres wearing off on inner edges

oil leaks on engine

slight p,a,s fluid leak on steering rack

Pass 25 Jan 2013 22,782 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2013 22,782 miles

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

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Pass 8 Dec 2011 19,651 miles

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

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 11 Dec 2010 19,013 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 18,405 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2009 18,405 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2008 17,079 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Sep 2006 16,764 miles

surface corrosion to suspension components

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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R211 HWV is a 1998 Tvr Cerbera in Grey with a 4,185cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R211 HWV, 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 R211 HWV registered?

R211 HWV is a 1998 Tvr Cerbera, first registered on 20 February 1998.

Is R211 HWV safe to buy?

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