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T540 VHO

1999 Tvr Cerbera

Blue Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

79,862 mi
Last recorded79,862 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 1999 Tvr Cerbera38,350 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT540 VHO
MakeTvr
ModelCerbera
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 79,862 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2025 77,164 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2024 73,343 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2023 70,879 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 66,262 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2022 66,258 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side Very low effort (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side Very low effort (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Mar 2021 63,220 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 59,593 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 56,218 miles

nearside front wheel bearing slight play

rear anti roll links deteriorated

Pass 21 Mar 2018 47,845 miles

nearside steering rack end slight play

Pass 31 Mar 2017 42,791 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 35,924 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 30,867 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2015 30,865 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2013 30,179 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 28,306 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2012 28,290 miles

Brake cable inappropriately repaired (3.5.1n)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 May 2011 28,280 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 28,286 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Feb 2009 28,286 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 27,449 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2008 27,449 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 15 Nov 2006 23,916 miles

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

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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T540 VHO is a 1999 Tvr Cerbera in Blue with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 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 T540 VHO, 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

How do I check the history of T540 VHO?

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What year was T540 VHO registered?

T540 VHO is a 1999 Tvr Cerbera, first registered on 6 April 1999.

Is T540 VHO safe to buy?

The MOT history for T540 VHO shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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