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N6 RAO

1996 Tvr Cerbera

Green Petrol 4185cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2010
Tests10 (4 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

52,849 mi
Last recorded52,849 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2009
Typical for 1996 Tvr Cerbera45,149 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN6 RAO
MakeTvr
ModelCerbera
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,185cc

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MOT History

4 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2009 52,849 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2009 52,844 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Oil leak at steering rack

Fail 18 Jun 2009 52,829 miles

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 hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Fail 3 Jun 2009 52,824 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Jun 2008 51,789 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front and rear brake discs worn and pitted

N/S/F rack boot rubbing on coolant clip

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Power steering fluid leak

Fail 21 Jun 2008 51,789 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front and rear brake discs worn and pitted

N/S/F rack boot rubbing on coolant clip

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Power steering fluid leak

Pass 15 Jun 2007 49,930 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 4 Jun 2007 49,930 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside front wheel bearing noisy

offside front brake hose not secured and fouling on steering arm

Fail 4 May 2007 49,927 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 May 2006 46,270 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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N6 RAO is a 1996 Tvr Cerbera in Green with a 4,185cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

Across all 1996 Tvr Cerbera models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.7% with a typical mileage of 45,149 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 N6 RAO, 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 30 years old, this Tvr Cerbera is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N6 RAO registered?

N6 RAO is a 1996 Tvr Cerbera, first registered on 3 June 1996.

Is N6 RAO safe to buy?

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