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R489 VUT

1998 Tvr Cerbera

Red Petrol 4185cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

39,999 mi
Last recorded39,999 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2016
Typical for 1998 Tvr Cerbera42,990 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR489 VUT
MakeTvr
ModelCerbera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,185cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2016 39,999 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 39,424 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2015 39,399 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2014 39,171 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 38,741 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2012 37,462 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 36,595 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2010 34,493 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

paint flaking off chassis

Pass 7 Jul 2009 32,196 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2009 32,192 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2008 31,873 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 30,397 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2007 30,397 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 2 May 2006 28,127 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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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R489 VUT is a 1998 Tvr Cerbera in Red with a 4,185cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 R489 VUT, 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

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What year was R489 VUT registered?

R489 VUT is a 1998 Tvr Cerbera, first registered on 1 January 1998.

Is R489 VUT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R489 VUT shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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