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T42 SGP

1999 Tvr Cerbera

Red Petrol 4475cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

18,580 mi
Last recorded18,580 miles
Recorded on7 May 2019
Typical for 1999 Tvr Cerbera38,350 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT42 SGP
MakeTvr
ModelCerbera
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,475cc
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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 May 2019 18,580 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 18,323 miles

Central Rear exhaust mount broken

both front tyres made in 2001

exhaust baffle rattling in rear box

Pass 19 May 2016 18,310 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 18,297 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 18,242 miles

Cannot open boot

Centre exhaust mount has come adrift

Front chasis tubes corroded

NSF tyre shows signs of fouling vehicle on inner edge. Not touching at present

Fail 19 Mar 2014 18,239 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Cannot open boot

Front chasis tubes corroded

Centre exhaust mount has come adrift

NSF tyre shows signs of fouling vehicle on inner edge. Not touching at present

Pass 9 Oct 2012 17,812 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 8 Oct 2012 17,810 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Oct 2011 16,494 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 14 Oct 2010 16,470 miles

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

both rear driveshaft gaitors split

Pass 19 Aug 2009 16,461 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2009 16,446 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

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

both rear outer cv boot split

Pass 14 Aug 2008 16,380 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2008 16,380 miles

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

Fail 15 Jul 2008 16,369 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2007 16,307 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 16,201 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2006 16,201 miles

Centre Rear Lower Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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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T42 SGP is a 1999 Tvr Cerbera in Red with a 4,475cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 T42 SGP, 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 T42 SGP registered?

T42 SGP is a 1999 Tvr Cerbera, first registered on 1 April 1999.

Is T42 SGP safe to buy?

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