MOT Status
ValidMileage
67,085 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)
Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)
Both front tyres wearing on inside edge
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Both front tyres wearing on inside edge
both front tyres wearing on inner edge
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
both front tyres worn on inner edges
nearside rear tyre on the minimum legal limit (1.6mm)
offside rear tyre on the minimum legal limit (1.6mm)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)
advise both rear tyre on limit
advise front pads half worn
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
handbrake adjust required †
handbrake adjust required †
How Reliable is the Tvr Cerbera?
Based on 15,904 MOT tests across 1,226 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R888 CER is a 1997 Tvr Cerbera in Blue with a 4,185cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.
Across all 1997 Tvr Cerbera models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.6% with a typical mileage of 40,609 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 R888 CER, 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 29 years old, this Tvr Cerbera is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was R888 CER registered?
R888 CER is a 1997 Tvr Cerbera, first registered on 1 November 1997.
Is R888 CER safe to buy?
The MOT history for R888 CER shows 25 tests with a 68% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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