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S130 XAT

1998 Tvr Cerbera

Blue Petrol 4185cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

47,341 mi
Last recorded47,341 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2021
Typical for 1998 Tvr Cerbera42,990 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS130 XAT
MakeTvr
ModelCerbera
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,185cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2021 47,341 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 47,110 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 46,842 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 46,309 miles

Rear position lamp(s) affected by the operation of another lamp

Pass 4 Jul 2017 45,628 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 44,721 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 43,739 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 42,683 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 40,957 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2012 39,245 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 38,167 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2011 38,167 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2010 36,954 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 35,122 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2009 35,122 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) DANGEROUS

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)

Pass 19 Aug 2008 31,414 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2008 31,414 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Aug 2007 29,452 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2007 29,452 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 26 May 2006 26,534 miles

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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S130 XAT is a 1998 Tvr Cerbera in Blue with a 4,185cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 S130 XAT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of S130 XAT?

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What year was S130 XAT registered?

S130 XAT is a 1998 Tvr Cerbera, first registered on 2 September 1998.

Is S130 XAT safe to buy?

The MOT history for S130 XAT shows 20 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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