MOT Status
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46,901 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))
Front Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced
Front Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))
Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced upright tube for out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake warning light has intermittent operation
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced upright tube for out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake warning light has intermittent operation
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
handbrake warning light on
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
handbrake warning light on
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
How Reliable is the Tvr Cerbera?
Based on 15,904 MOT tests across 1,226 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R987 TCF is a 1998 Tvr Cerbera in Red with a 4,475cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.
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 R987 TCF, 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 R987 TCF registered?
R987 TCF is a 1998 Tvr Cerbera, first registered on 25 February 1998.
Is R987 TCF safe to buy?
The MOT history for R987 TCF shows 27 tests with a 70.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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