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S416 HLG

1998 Tvr Cerbera

Blue Petrol 4475cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

44,023 mi
Last recorded44,023 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2019
Typical for 1998 Tvr Cerbera42,990 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS416 HLG
MakeTvr
ModelCerbera
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,475cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Fail 22 Jul 2019 44,023 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All four (5.2.3 (e))

surface corrosion throughout chassis

Pass 6 Jul 2018 43,694 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jul 2017 42,897 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 42,269 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 46,803 miles

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

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

both rear drive shaft gaitors deteriorated but still prevent the ingress of dirt

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

power steering slightly heavy

Pass 1 Nov 2013 41,035 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 40,284 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 39,828 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 39,167 miles
Fail 14 May 2010 39,122 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 12 May 2009 38,485 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 14 May 2008 37,693 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2008 37,663 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2007 35,702 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2006 34,332 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (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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S416 HLG is a 1998 Tvr Cerbera in Blue with a 4,475cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 S416 HLG, 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

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What year was S416 HLG registered?

S416 HLG is a 1998 Tvr Cerbera, first registered on 9 September 1998.

Is S416 HLG safe to buy?

The MOT history for S416 HLG shows 15 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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