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S631 HCG

1998 Tvr Cerbera

Blue Petrol 4475cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

58,900 mi
Last recorded58,900 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2024
Typical for 1998 Tvr Cerbera42,990 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS631 HCG
MakeTvr
ModelCerbera
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,475cc
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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2024 58,900 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2023 58,609 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone a (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2021 57,187 miles

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))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 56,510 miles

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

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

full chassis covered in underseal

Pass 8 Mar 2019 55,670 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2018 55,300 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2016 54,540 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 53,979 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner edge

Fail 11 Mar 2016 53,975 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 9 Mar 2015 53,544 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 53,420 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 52,272 miles

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

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

n/s front tyre worn on inner edge

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 20 Jan 2012 51,000 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

both front tyres worn on inside edges

Pass 8 Feb 2011 50,522 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2011 50,516 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2009 48,211 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2009 48,211 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Nov 2008 45,752 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 45,394 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 44,090 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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S631 HCG is a 1998 Tvr Cerbera in Blue with a 4,475cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

Across all 1998 Tvr Cerbera models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.2% with a typical mileage of 42,990 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 S631 HCG, 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 28 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 S631 HCG?

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What year was S631 HCG registered?

S631 HCG is a 1998 Tvr Cerbera, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S631 HCG safe to buy?

The MOT history for S631 HCG shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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