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S27 SMR

1999 Tvr Cerbera

Gold Petrol 4475cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

121,911 mi
Last recorded121,911 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2020
Typical for 1999 Tvr Cerbera38,350 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS27 SMR
MakeTvr
ModelCerbera
Year1999
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,475cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2020 121,911 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2020 121,909 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 120,469 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2016 118,911 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Aug 2014 109,285 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 98,865 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 94,053 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 1 Aug 2011 86,128 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 Jul 2011 84,555 miles

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)

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2010 74,210 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2010 74,210 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting damaged and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2009 59,306 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 48,971 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 42,278 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 36,645 miles
Fail 2 May 2006 36,645 miles

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)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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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S27 SMR is a 1999 Tvr Cerbera in Gold with a 4,475cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S27 SMR, 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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S27 SMR is a 1999 Tvr Cerbera, first registered on 18 January 1999.

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