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W296 SSX

2000 Tvr Cerbera

Green Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2024
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

17,123 mi
Last recorded17,123 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2023
Typical for 2000 Tvr Cerbera38,061 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW296 SSX
MakeTvr
ModelCerbera
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2023 17,123 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2023 17,123 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Fail 6 Jun 2023 17,117 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake servo inoperative (1.1.10 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Handbrake performance low Offside

Pass 29 Jun 2017 17,094 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2017 17,094 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 16,500 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 16,391 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2015 16,391 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 15,388 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2013 14,702 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2013 14,702 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Apr 2012 12,290 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2012 12,226 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Fuel hose excessively chafed (7.2.2)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

all chassis tubes badly corroded

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 17 Feb 2012 12,167 miles

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

MIL Light on showing a fault .

Pass 27 Nov 2008 10,707 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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W296 SSX is a 2000 Tvr Cerbera in Green with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

Across all 2000 Tvr Cerbera models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.6% with a typical mileage of 38,061 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 W296 SSX, 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 26 years old, this Tvr Cerbera is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was W296 SSX registered?

W296 SSX is a 2000 Tvr Cerbera, first registered on 1 June 2000.

Is W296 SSX safe to buy?

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