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RAJ 3V

1999 Tvr Cerbera

Blue Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

78,525 mi
Last recorded78,525 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 1999 Tvr Cerbera38,350 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRAJ 3V
MakeTvr
ModelCerbera
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 78,525 miles

all four tyres starting to crack

Fail 1 Jun 2026 78,521 miles

Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

all four tyres starting to crack

Pass 21 Mar 2025 77,410 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2024 75,523 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2023 72,834 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2022 68,773 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 66,472 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2020 66,182 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 64,056 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2019 64,048 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Coolant leak

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

emissions not checked due to overheating

front wiper blades

Pass 20 Jan 2018 63,454 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S N/S INSIDE (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Feb 2017 63,001 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened O/S N/S (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2016 62,002 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 12 Feb 2015 61,455 miles

Coolant leak

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust come off rubber mounting. still secure.

Pass 20 Jan 2014 60,642 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Fail 10 Jan 2014 60,620 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 15 Sep 2012 57,693 miles

Coolant leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

slight wear on indicator switch

Pass 26 Sep 2011 55,082 miles

handbrake release button sticking

oil leaks on engine

slight p.a.s fluid leak from rack area

Fail 22 Sep 2011 55,082 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

handbrake release button sticking

oil leaks on engine

slight p.a.s fluid leak from rack area

Pass 7 Oct 2010 51,934 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2010 51,934 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

cable ties on fitted on rubber exhaust mounting

Pass 7 Oct 2009 49,520 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear exhaust rubber has been cable tied

Fail 6 Oct 2009 49,519 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Apr 2008 43,977 miles

front tyres shaved off on inner edges/ nearside close to cords/ track check required

oil leak on engine

Fail 17 Apr 2008 43,977 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front tyres shaved off on inner edges/ nearside close to cords/ track check required

nearside front brake reading 410/ offside 280

oil leak on engine

Fail 6 Feb 2007 41,673 miles

1,wipers not parking correctly †2,front tyres wearing off on inner edges †3,o/s/f lower suspension arm corroding †4,nail in n/s/r tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Feb 2007 41,673 miles

1,wipers not parking correctly †2,front tyres wearing off on inner edges †3,o/s/f lower suspension arm corroding †4,nail in n/s/r tyre

Pass 1 Feb 2006 38,732 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2006 38,732 miles

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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RAJ 3V is a 1999 Tvr Cerbera in Blue with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

Across all 1999 Tvr Cerbera models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.4% with a typical mileage of 38,350 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 RAJ 3V, 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 27 years old, this Tvr Cerbera is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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RAJ 3V is a 1999 Tvr Cerbera, first registered on 20 April 1999.

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