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R267 SLB

1998 Tvr Cerbera

Blue Petrol 4500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

66,521 mi
Last recorded66,521 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2016
Typical for 1998 Tvr Cerbera42,990 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR267 SLB
MakeTvr
ModelCerbera
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,500cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2016 66,521 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2014 64,623 miles

Rear exhaust section slightly corroded

Pass 11 Dec 2013 63,765 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2012 63,759 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2011 58,556 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

oil leak on rear axle

Fail 9 Apr 2011 58,555 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

oil leak on rear axle

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

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

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

Oil leak

o/s front tyre bald on inside edge but not deep enough to reach ply or cords

Pass 17 Apr 2010 58,028 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 15 Apr 2010 58,025 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2009 57,334 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Oil leak

both rear tyres wearing on both edges

rear axle oil leak

Fail 7 Apr 2009 57,301 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

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

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

Oil leak

uneven wear n/s/f tyre

Pass 9 Apr 2008 56,163 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2007 54,481 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2007 54,476 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)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 28 Mar 2006 52,456 miles

hand brake requires adjusting

Pass 27 Mar 2006 52,456 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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R267 SLB is a 1998 Tvr Cerbera in Blue with a 4,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R267 SLB, 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 R267 SLB registered?

R267 SLB is a 1998 Tvr Cerbera, first registered on 23 February 1998.

Is R267 SLB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R267 SLB shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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