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R257 JSF

1998 Tvr Cerbera

Orange Petrol 4475cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2014
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

27,630 mi
Last recorded27,630 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2013
Typical for 1998 Tvr Cerbera42,990 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR257 JSF
MakeTvr
ModelCerbera
Year1998
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,475cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 8 Jun 2013 27,630 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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R257 JSF is a 1998 Tvr Cerbera in Orange with a 4,475cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R257 JSF, 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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How do I check the history of R257 JSF?

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What year was R257 JSF registered?

R257 JSF is a 1998 Tvr Cerbera, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R257 JSF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R257 JSF shows 1 test with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R257 JSF have outstanding finance?

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