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R53 WPX

1998 Tvr Cerbera

Black Petrol 4475cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

41,985 mi
Last recorded41,985 miles
Recorded on24 May 2023
Typical for 1998 Tvr Cerbera42,990 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR53 WPX
MakeTvr
ModelCerbera
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,475cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 May 2023 41,985 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2023 41,985 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2022 41,865 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2021 41,724 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2020 41,485 miles

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))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 41,097 miles

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))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 40,912 miles

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))

Pass 5 May 2017 40,486 miles

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)

Pass 4 May 2016 39,916 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

front brake discs corroded on the inside faces

Fail 3 May 2016 39,908 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2015 39,230 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2015 39,221 miles

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)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 38,657 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2013 37,911 miles

chassis showing signs of corrosion, not yet excessive

Fail 6 Apr 2013 37,911 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2012 36,819 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 35,790 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2010 35,309 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 34,068 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Mar 2008 31,739 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 29,842 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 29,472 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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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?

The MOT history for R53 WPX shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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