MOT Status
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80,516 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Boot lid will not open.
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s o/s (3.5.1i)
Front n/s tyre worn inner edge
Front o/s tyre worn inner edge
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s n/s (3.5.1i)
slight surface corrosion to chassis on underside of vehicle
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
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)
Oil leak
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
rear tyres now down to 2.5mm tread depth limit is 1.6mm
front tyres wearing on inside edges
rear tyres now down to 2mm tread depth limit is 1.6mm
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
near side front brake hose starting to rub on suspension top arm
near side front tyre worn on in side edge
off side rear hand brake cable outter case cracked
chassis now starting to go very rusty
near side track rod end slight wear
off side front steering rack slight end float
How Reliable is the Tvr Cerbera?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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R898 MUD is a 1998 Tvr Cerbera in Blue with a 4,185cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.
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 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 R898 MUD, 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 R898 MUD registered?
R898 MUD is a 1998 Tvr Cerbera, first registered on 19 June 1998.
Is R898 MUD safe to buy?
The MOT history for R898 MUD shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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