MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
41,985 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
fuel pump hose clip corroded away advise attention
Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage likely to become detached Already detatched! (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
fuel pump hose clip corroded away advise attention
Headlamp lens slightly defective both reflectors corroded/tarnished (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs lightly corroded on inner sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis/outriggers (6.1.1 (c) (i))
parking brake low effort/just within limits
Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both gaiters deteriorating (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis/outriggers in places (6.1.1 (c) (i))
parking brake effort just in limits
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ALL FOUR BRAKE FLEXI CORRODED
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
OIL LIGHT ON
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
front brake discs corroded on the inside faces
Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
front brake discs corroded on the inside faces
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)
Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
chassis showing signs of corrosion, not yet excessive
Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)
Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
chassis showing signs of corrosion, not yet excessive
Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
No lights fitted at time of test
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
various points of corrosion along the space frame chassis and suspension arms
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
How Reliable is the Tvr Cerbera?
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R53 WPX is a 1998 Tvr Cerbera in Black with a 4,475cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.
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 R53 WPX, 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 R53 WPX registered?
R53 WPX is a 1998 Tvr Cerbera, first registered on 12 January 1998.
Is R53 WPX safe to buy?
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