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T254 JRT

1999 Tvr Cerbera

Blue Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2024
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

48,532 mi
Last recorded48,532 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2023
Typical for 1999 Tvr Cerbera38,350 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT254 JRT
MakeTvr
ModelCerbera
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2023 48,532 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2022 48,044 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2021 47,378 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 46,615 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2019 44,391 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2019 44,365 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 Jan 2019 44,345 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2017 43,050 miles

Steering column universal joint is slightly deteriorated starting to seize up (2.1.5)

nearside front & offside front tyres void of tread on inner edges

Fail 23 Oct 2017 43,050 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)

Steering column universal joint is slightly deteriorated starting to seize up (2.1.5)

nearside front & offside front tyres void of tread on inner edges

Pass 10 Nov 2016 42,227 miles

nearside front & offside front tyres void of tread on inner edges

Fail 7 Nov 2016 42,227 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)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

nearside front & offside front tyres void of tread on inner edges

Pass 9 Nov 2015 40,850 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2015 40,845 miles

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)

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 24 Oct 2014 39,017 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 37,136 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2013 37,135 miles

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)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 22 Nov 2012 35,563 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

near side front tyre wearing on edge

Fail 10 Nov 2012 35,561 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)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

near side front tyre wearing on edge

Pass 16 Nov 2011 33,646 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 25 Aug 2011 33,116 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

corrosion on inner face of front brake discs

cut on tread of nearside rear tyre not reaching ply/cords

Fail 24 Aug 2011 33,112 miles

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)

Offside Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

corrosion on inner face of front brake discs

cut on tread of nearside rear tyre not reaching ply/cords

Pass 2 Jul 2010 30,870 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2008 30,646 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2008 30,646 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Sep 2007 28,379 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 24,295 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

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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T254 JRT is a 1999 Tvr Cerbera in Blue with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 T254 JRT, 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.

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What year was T254 JRT registered?

T254 JRT is a 1999 Tvr Cerbera, first registered on 18 June 1999.

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The MOT history for T254 JRT shows 26 tests with a 65.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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