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R815 HBA

1998 Tvr Cerbera

Purple Petrol 4185cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2023
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

52,899 mi
Last recorded52,899 miles
Recorded on20 May 2022
Typical for 1998 Tvr Cerbera42,990 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR815 HBA
MakeTvr
ModelCerbera
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,185cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 May 2022 52,899 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2022 52,870 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 May 2021 51,308 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 May 2019 49,267 miles

Rear exhaust hanger snapped but still secure

Pass 6 Apr 2018 47,838 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 45,596 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Oct 2015 44,409 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides inside edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front antiroll link slightly insecure

Offside Rear exhaust hanger snapped but still reasonably secure

Pass 16 Oct 2014 42,958 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Sep 2013 40,741 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Oct 2012 39,338 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 7 Sep 2011 37,814 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Aug 2008 33,842 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 33,150 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 32,083 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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R815 HBA is a 1998 Tvr Cerbera in Purple with a 4,185cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 R815 HBA, 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 R815 HBA registered?

R815 HBA is a 1998 Tvr Cerbera, first registered on 14 March 1998.

Is R815 HBA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R815 HBA shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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