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T259 TCF

1999 Tvr Cerbera

Purple Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

34,423 mi
Last recorded34,423 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2020
Typical for 1999 Tvr Cerbera38,350 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT259 TCF
MakeTvr
ModelCerbera
Year1999
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 6 Oct 2020 34,423 miles

Emissions not tested Not starting at time if emissions test (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis around exhaust manifold (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2019 34,113 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2018 32,911 miles

Oil leak from engine

Pass 18 Oct 2017 31,893 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

mil light illuminated

Fail 12 Oct 2017 31,893 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

battery warning light on

mil light illuminated

Pass 18 Aug 2016 31,661 miles

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)

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 3 Aug 2016 31,661 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 1.049 (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive .5 - .9 (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive .7 - 1.0 (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint droplink (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 20 Aug 2015 29,893 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2014 28,033 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2014 28,020 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)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Mar 2013 25,377 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 24,802 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2012 24,802 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nsr inner driveshaft gaiter split

nsr outer diveshaft gaiter split

osr outer driveshaft gaiter split

Pass 9 Apr 2011 23,311 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear exhaust support rubbers split

Pass 21 May 2009 19,643 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nsr outer cv gaiter slightly perrished

osr outer cv gaiter slightly perrished

Pass 13 May 2008 18,196 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nsf tyre wearing on inner edge

osf tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 24 May 2007 17,579 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

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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T259 TCF is a 1999 Tvr Cerbera in Purple with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 T259 TCF, 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 T259 TCF registered?

T259 TCF is a 1999 Tvr Cerbera, first registered on 17 June 1999.

Is T259 TCF safe to buy?

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