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S333 DSX

1998 Tvr Cerbera

Orange Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2024
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

40,508 mi
Last recorded40,508 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2023
Typical for 1998 Tvr Cerbera42,990 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS333 DSX
MakeTvr
ModelCerbera
Year1998
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2023 40,508 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jan 2023 40,504 miles

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

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Rear Registration plate incorrect wrong spacing (0.1 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 40,251 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 38,514 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2019 38,514 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 36,581 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2018 36,579 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 22 May 2017 36,320 miles
Fail 18 May 2017 36,318 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside washer jet not connected

Pass 12 Aug 2016 36,256 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre just on 1.6mm limits recommend replace cracking on outer sidewall also (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front slight wear on front sunvisor stowed away from view at time of test

slight wear on indicator switch

Fail 10 Aug 2016 36,254 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre just on 1.6mm limits recommend replace cracking on outer sidewall also (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front slight wear on front sunvisor stowed away from view at time of test

slight wear on indicator switch

Pass 8 May 2015 35,406 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2014 35,215 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2014 35,207 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 29 May 2014 35,185 miles

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

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

horn tone weak

n/s front tyre app limit tyre walls showing signs of crazing

surface corrosion underside generally attacking componets

Pass 24 Apr 2013 33,971 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 32,487 miles

slight jack mark on underneath

Pass 21 Mar 2012 32,485 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

front tyres run very close to bodywork

n/s/f tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 20 Mar 2012 32,485 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

front tyres run very close to bodywork

n/s/f tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 22 Nov 2010 32,065 miles

rear disc inner faces slightly corroded

Pass 11 Dec 2009 30,892 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 30,703 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 30,344 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 28,647 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2007

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

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

Offside Front Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2006 27,199 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2006 27,119 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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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S333 DSX is a 1998 Tvr Cerbera in Orange with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 S333 DSX, 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 S333 DSX registered?

S333 DSX is a 1998 Tvr Cerbera, first registered on 7 December 1998.

Is S333 DSX safe to buy?

The MOT history for S333 DSX shows 27 tests with a 63% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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