MOT Status
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39,211 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear subframe surface corrosion
areas of chassis frame rusted
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
park brake 16%
parking brake efficiency just met, needs adjustment
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
oil leak on engine
slight play in n/s/r anti-roll bar link
Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
oil leak on engine
slight play in n/s/r anti-roll bar link
nearside rear park brake
electrical connections on fuel pump corroding
steel cooling system pipes under bonnet heavily corroded
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
electrical connections on fuel pump corroding
steel cooling system pipes under bonnet heavily corroded
general under-frame and chassis rusted and flaking.
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.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 carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Both front discs inner faces scored
Extensive surface corrosion on chassis
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Both front discs inner faces scored
Extensive surface corrosion on chassis
Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
chassis rusted and flaking.
How Reliable is the Tvr Cerbera?
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V165 DAU is a 1999 Tvr Cerbera in Blue with a 4,475cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 V165 DAU, 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 V165 DAU registered?
V165 DAU is a 1999 Tvr Cerbera, first registered on 2 September 1999.
Is V165 DAU safe to buy?
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