MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
81,173 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
no interior mirror fitted
slight play in nearside of steering rack
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)
Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
no interior mirror fitted
slight play in nearside of steering rack
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
adv chassis corroding inc suspension arms
How Reliable is the Tvr Cerbera?
Based on 15,904 MOT tests across 1,226 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R638 XHY is a 1998 Tvr Cerbera in Blue with a 4,185cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 R638 XHY, 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 R638 XHY registered?
R638 XHY is a 1998 Tvr Cerbera, first registered on 31 December 1998.
Is R638 XHY safe to buy?
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