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T405 TSF

1999 Tvr Cerbera

Blue Petrol 4498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

41,483 mi
Last recorded41,483 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 1999 Tvr Cerbera38,350 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT405 TSF
MakeTvr
ModelCerbera
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,498cc
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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 41,483 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2024 41,290 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2024 41,275 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 11 Jan 2020 41,070 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2018 40,531 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2017 40,290 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2016 39,235 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2015 38,671 miles

Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2014 37,241 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 36,488 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2013 136,474 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2012 34,864 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 17 Jan 2012 34,864 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 2 Nov 2010 33,742 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2009 31,776 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2009 31,776 miles

Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Pass 24 Jul 2008 31,125 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 29,417 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2005 27,689 miles

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

Oil leak on engine

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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T405 TSF is a 1999 Tvr Cerbera in Blue with a 4,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 T405 TSF, 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

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What year was T405 TSF registered?

T405 TSF is a 1999 Tvr Cerbera, first registered on 23 July 1999.

Is T405 TSF safe to buy?

The MOT history for T405 TSF shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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