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R640 GWO

1998 Tvr Cerbera

Green Petrol 4185cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2025
Tests13 (6 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate46.2%

Mileage

77,902 mi
Last recorded77,902 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2024
Typical for 1998 Tvr Cerbera42,990 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR640 GWO
MakeTvr
ModelCerbera
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,185cc

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MOT History

6 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2024 77,902 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2024 77,899 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Over heating (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 1 Jul 2019 77,885 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 20 Jun 2019 77,885 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Hidden behind number plate (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Speedometer clearly inoperative (7.8 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Main beam headlight's flash when turning steering wheel.

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 14 Aug 2017 75,458 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 14 Aug 2017 75,458 miles

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 31 May 2016 73,671 miles
Fail 22 May 2015 70,637 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 May 2015 70,637 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 68,009 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2013 68,009 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 11 Jun 2013 68,009 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Fail 19 Jun 2007 68,004 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Front Service brake juddering severely (3.7.C.2)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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R640 GWO is a 1998 Tvr Cerbera in Green with a 4,185cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.2%.

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 R640 GWO, 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 R640 GWO registered?

R640 GWO is a 1998 Tvr Cerbera, first registered on 15 February 1998.

Is R640 GWO safe to buy?

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