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S157 JLY

1998 Tvr Cerbera

Green Petrol 4500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

31,963 mi
Last recorded31,963 miles
Recorded on18 May 2011
Typical for 1998 Tvr Cerbera42,990 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS157 JLY
MakeTvr
ModelCerbera
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,500cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 May 2011 31,963 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 28,415 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2009 28,382 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Jan 2009 28,382 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 25,732 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 21,822 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2006 21,789 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Steering system lock to lock check twists a brake hose (2.2.D.2b)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

advise nearside rear ,outer constant velocity boot adrift

advise nearside rear handbrake cable tie rap burst

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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S157 JLY is a 1998 Tvr Cerbera in Green with a 4,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 S157 JLY, 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 S157 JLY registered?

S157 JLY is a 1998 Tvr Cerbera, first registered on 7 September 1998.

Is S157 JLY safe to buy?

The MOT history for S157 JLY shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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