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S700 TVR

1998 Tvr Cerbera

Red Petrol 4475cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

47,969 mi
Last recorded47,969 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2022
Typical for 1998 Tvr Cerbera42,990 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS700 TVR
MakeTvr
ModelCerbera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,475cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 26 Oct 2022 47,969 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 46,020 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 44,253 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2019 43,835 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2019 43,835 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 default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 13 Dec 2018 43,791 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2018 43,787 miles

Central Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 20 Dec 2012 43,759 miles

handbrake travel only just met limits

waxoyl coating unable to fully inspect brake pipes

Pass 27 Oct 2012 43,702 miles
Pass 21 May 2011 43,636 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 42,646 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 40,268 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

OSF tyre worn on inside edge

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Nov 2008 40,265 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

OSF tyre worn on inside edge

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2007 38,910 miles

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

suspention arms and chassis frame corroded.

Pass 4 Aug 2006 37,987 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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S700 TVR is a 1998 Tvr Cerbera in Red with a 4,475cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 S700 TVR, 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 S700 TVR registered?

S700 TVR is a 1998 Tvr Cerbera, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S700 TVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for S700 TVR shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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