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S829 KDY

1998 Tvr Cerbera

Silver Petrol 4475cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2009
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

36,235 mi
Last recorded36,235 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2008
Typical for 1998 Tvr Cerbera42,990 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS829 KDY
MakeTvr
ModelCerbera
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,475cc
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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2008 36,235 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2008 36,196 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 26 Feb 2008 36,001 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (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)

major oil leak

Pass 6 Mar 2007 34,772 miles

CLONK FROM OFFSIDE REAR

EMISSION READINGS FLUCTUATE

Lower Steering column universal joint is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

STRONG ADVISE:- FRONT AND REAR CHASSIS WEAK AND RUSTY.

Upper Steering column universal joint is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

Fail 2 Jan 2007 34,763 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

CLUNK FROM NEARSIDE FRONT WHEEL WHEN SPUN

EMISSION READINGS FLUCTUATE

Lower Steering column universal joint is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

STRONG ADVISE:- BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN INNER EDGES AND CLOSE TO LIMIT

STRONG ADVISE:- FRONT AND REAR CHASSIS MEMBERS WEAK AND RUSTY.

Upper Steering column universal joint is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

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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S829 KDY is a 1998 Tvr Cerbera in Silver with a 4,475cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 S829 KDY, 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 S829 KDY registered?

S829 KDY is a 1998 Tvr Cerbera, first registered on 5 August 1998.

Is S829 KDY safe to buy?

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