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S797 JRN

1998 Tvr Cerbera

Beige Petrol 4475cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2025
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

54,127 mi
Last recorded54,127 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2024
Typical for 1998 Tvr Cerbera42,990 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS797 JRN
MakeTvr
ModelCerbera
Year1998
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,475cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2024 54,127 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2023 53,362 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 52,143 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 29 Apr 2021 51,288 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 26 Mar 2020 50,926 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2020 50,922 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 49,791 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 48,402 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2018 48,401 miles

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

Central Front Oil leak ()

Pass 23 Mar 2017 47,715 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 46,139 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2016 46,067 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard x 2 (7.1.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2015 44,669 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 43,028 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Mar 2013 41,391 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 37,929 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2012 37,929 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2011 34,019 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 30,011 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 26,338 miles

chassie corroding

Pass 26 Feb 2008 22,787 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 21,064 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 15,503 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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S797 JRN is a 1998 Tvr Cerbera in Beige with a 4,475cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 S797 JRN, 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

How do I check the history of S797 JRN?

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What year was S797 JRN registered?

S797 JRN is a 1998 Tvr Cerbera, first registered on 16 October 1998.

Is S797 JRN safe to buy?

The MOT history for S797 JRN shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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