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S727 BHR

1998 Tvr Cerbera

Black Petrol 4185cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

53,900 mi
Last recorded53,900 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2023
Typical for 1998 Tvr Cerbera42,990 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS727 BHR
MakeTvr
ModelCerbera
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,185cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2023 53,900 miles
Pass 3 May 2022 53,068 miles
Fail 3 May 2022 53,062 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))

Pass 8 Apr 2021 52,428 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 18 Mar 2021 52,407 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps incorrect redg plate fitted (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Front brake hose insecure

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

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated perished (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt twisted (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slight grease leak (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 50,416 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 49,460 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jun 2018 49,403 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard x2 (8.2.2.1 (a))

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. Obviously incorrect. (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended Present but not accessible. (behind panel ) (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 22 Jun 2017 48,932 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 47,452 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 46,899 miles
Fail 8 May 2015 46,899 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2013 44,164 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 42,293 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

front tyres worn inner edges

nsr cv boot split

rear axle oil leak

Fail 8 May 2012 42,292 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Front Bonnet retaining device insecure (8.4.2)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

front tyres worn inner edges

nsr cv boot split

rear axle oil leak

Pass 7 Apr 2010 42,142 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 40,013 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 35,984 miles

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

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

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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S727 BHR is a 1998 Tvr Cerbera in Black with a 4,185cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 S727 BHR, 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 S727 BHR registered?

S727 BHR is a 1998 Tvr Cerbera, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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