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R291 KUF

1998 Tvr Cerbera

Green Petrol 4500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

99,501 mi
Last recorded99,501 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2023
Typical for 1998 Tvr Cerbera42,990 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR291 KUF
MakeTvr
ModelCerbera
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,500cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2023 99,501 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2022 98,030 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 96,027 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2020 96,027 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 90,320 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 86,698 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 81,786 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2016 81,786 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Aug 2015 77,604 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 77,046 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 76,449 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 74,967 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 72,205 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2010 69,870 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2009 66,347 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 62,636 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 60,115 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2007 60,103 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2006 56,750 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2006 56,746 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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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R291 KUF is a 1998 Tvr Cerbera in Green with a 4,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R291 KUF, 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 R291 KUF?

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What year was R291 KUF registered?

R291 KUF is a 1998 Tvr Cerbera, first registered on 28 May 1998.

Is R291 KUF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R291 KUF shows 20 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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