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R817 WOE

1998 Tvr Cerbera

Black Petrol 4500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

48,082 mi
Last recorded48,082 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2022
Typical for 1998 Tvr Cerbera42,990 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR817 WOE
MakeTvr
ModelCerbera
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,500cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2022 48,082 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2021 45,474 miles

underside very oily all over

Fail 16 Jul 2021 45,455 miles

Offside Front Brake master cylinder defective but brake still operating (1.1.10 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

underside very oily all over

Pass 16 Sep 2020 44,160 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2019 43,398 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2018 42,024 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inside shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Rear diff has a slight oil leak

Pass 4 Jul 2017 40,449 miles

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

Handbrake performance justed passed at 16%

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2016 39,920 miles

Nearside headlamp lense is cracked

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2015 38,402 miles

Nearside headlamp lense is cracked

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Jul 2014 37,353 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2014 37,352 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2013 36,268 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside headlamp lense is cracked

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 12 Jun 2012 36,187 miles

N/S headlamp lens cracked

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Jun 2012 36,187 miles

N/S headlamp lens cracked

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Jun 2011 35,604 miles

N/S wiper slightly smearing

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

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2010 32,602 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 26,666 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 19,217 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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R817 WOE is a 1998 Tvr Cerbera in Black with a 4,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R817 WOE, 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 R817 WOE registered?

R817 WOE is a 1998 Tvr Cerbera, first registered on 1 May 1998.

Is R817 WOE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R817 WOE shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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