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V142 FCR

1999 Tvr Cerbera

Blue Petrol 4475cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

15,111 mi
Last recorded15,111 miles
Recorded on17 May 2011
Typical for 1999 Tvr Cerbera38,350 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV142 FCR
MakeTvr
ModelCerbera
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,475cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 May 2011 15,111 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 14,419 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2009 10,652 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 10,358 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2009 10,358 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2008 10,419 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2008 10,380 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

silncer repaired temprory and satisfactory at time of test

Pass 3 May 2007 10,209 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 9,871 miles

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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V142 FCR is a 1999 Tvr Cerbera in Blue with a 4,475cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 V142 FCR, 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 V142 FCR?

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What year was V142 FCR registered?

V142 FCR is a 1999 Tvr Cerbera, first registered on 4 October 1999.

Is V142 FCR safe to buy?

The MOT history for V142 FCR shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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