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SAM 118S

1999 Tvr Cerbera

Blue Petrol 4000cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

42,513 mi
Last recorded42,513 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2021
Typical for 1999 Tvr Cerbera38,350 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSAM 118S
MakeTvr
ModelCerbera
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,000cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 5 Mar 2021 42,513 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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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SAM 118S is a 1999 Tvr Cerbera in Blue with a 4,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

Across all 1999 Tvr Cerbera models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.4% with a typical mileage of 38,350 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 SAM 118S, 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 27 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 SAM 118S?

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What year was SAM 118S registered?

SAM 118S is a 1999 Tvr Cerbera, first registered on 12 April 1999.

Is SAM 118S safe to buy?

The MOT history for SAM 118S shows 1 test with a 0% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SAM 118S have outstanding finance?

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