MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
86,571 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
body mountings corroded but not affecting body security
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
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 carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
front suspension bushes slightly deteriorated
osf tyre inner sidewall slightly damaged
slight oil leak
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Tvr Cerbera?
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R8 SXE is a 1997 Tvr Cerbera in Black with a 4,185cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.
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 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 R8 SXE, 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 R8 SXE registered?
R8 SXE is a 1997 Tvr Cerbera, first registered on 16 August 1997.
Is R8 SXE safe to buy?
The MOT history for R8 SXE shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does R8 SXE have outstanding finance?
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