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R481 BLD

1998 Tvr Cerbera

Green Petrol 4185cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2022
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

62,338 mi
Last recorded62,338 miles
Recorded on22 May 2021
Typical for 1998 Tvr Cerbera42,990 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR481 BLD
MakeTvr
ModelCerbera
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,185cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 May 2021 62,338 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 61,524 miles
Pass 26 May 2018 60,507 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 58,966 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 57,320 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 54,532 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 51,049 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2012 50,309 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2012 50,302 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

both rear driveshaft gaiters split

Pass 20 Oct 2011 50,017 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2010 49,668 miles

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

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

all rear driveshaft gaiters split or badly perished

Pass 17 Oct 2009 49,077 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2009 49,069 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2008 48,730 miles

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

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)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Oct 2007 48,409 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2006 47,000 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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R481 BLD is a 1998 Tvr Cerbera in Green with a 4,185cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 R481 BLD, 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 R481 BLD?

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What year was R481 BLD registered?

R481 BLD is a 1998 Tvr Cerbera, first registered on 1 January 1998.

Is R481 BLD safe to buy?

The MOT history for R481 BLD shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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