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T277 JLF

1999 Tvr Cerbera

Green Petrol 4475cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2016
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

48,582 mi
Last recorded48,582 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2015
Typical for 1999 Tvr Cerbera38,350 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT277 JLF
MakeTvr
ModelCerbera
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,475cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2015 48,582 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 48,045 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 48,035 miles

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

tubular chassis has surface corrossion

Fail 3 Sep 2013 48,027 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 light misting of oil (2.7.3)

tubular chassis has surface corrossion

Pass 13 Apr 2012 48,023 miles

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

all four brake disc faces have surface corrossion

o/s/r inner drive shaft gaitor perished

tubular chassis has surface corrossion

Fail 28 Mar 2012 48,017 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

all four brake disc faces have surface corrossion

o/s/r inner drive shaft gaitor perished

tubular chassis has surface corrossion

Pass 22 Oct 2009 46,630 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2009 46,630 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)

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2008 44,750 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2008 44,750 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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 Inner Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Oct 2007 43,952 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2007 43,952 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 17 Jul 2007 43,787 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)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Coil spring mounting fractured (2.4.C.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Jun 2006 34,473 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2006 34,473 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

1.Chassis corroding †2.Aux drive belt cracking †3.Brake pads not checked

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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T277 JLF is a 1999 Tvr Cerbera in Green with a 4,475cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 T277 JLF, 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 T277 JLF registered?

T277 JLF is a 1999 Tvr Cerbera, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is T277 JLF safe to buy?

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