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TVR CERBERA1999 · 4.0L PETROL

T258 JRT

Vehicle Insight Summary

Considering this 1999 TVR CERBERA? It's a PETROL with a 3996cc engine showing 53,627 miles. MOT is not recorded and it's not currently taxed. View the full DVLA history below.

MOT
Expired
Expires 09/10/2007
Tax
Untaxed
Expires 01/02/2007
Fuel
PETROL
Year
1999
Engine
3996cc
Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
The roadworthiness status of this vehicle is indeterminate due to a complete absence of testing for nearly two decades. The last recorded test occurred in September 2006 at 53,627 miles, which passed without defects, suggesting the car was maintained at that point in time. Because no MOT has been performed since that date, there is no documented evidence to verify the current mechanical integrity, structural safety, or functionality of the braking systems. The mileage pattern indicates extremely low usage, averaging approximately 2,000 miles per year over its twenty-seven-year life. Between August 2005 and September 2006, the vehicle covered only 5,282 miles, confirming a history of infrequent use. However, the twenty-year gap in records suggests the car has likely sat for long periods or been stored. Such inactivity often leads to the degradation of rubber-based components, fluid breakdown, and seized calipers, which pose greater risks than the low odometer reading would suggest. A buyer must conduct a comprehensive physical inspection focusing on the chassis for structural corrosion, as TVR vehicles of this era are susceptible to rust if left in damp environments. The suspension bushes, springs, and brake lines are likely to have perished from age and stagnation rather than wear. Particular attention is required for fluid leaks from the engine and the condition of the tyres, as the record provides no data on the state of these consumables since 2006.

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Free vehicle health score

65
/ 100 · Average

Public record health check: Average.

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
✓ Taxed
✓ Exceptional MOT pass rate (100%)
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Full MOT History

Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
The roadworthiness status of this vehicle is indeterminate due to a complete absence of testing for nearly two decades. The last recorded test occurred in September 2006 at 53,627 miles, which passed without defects, suggesting the car was maintained at that point in time. Because no MOT has been performed since that date, there is no documented evidence to verify the current mechanical integrity, structural safety, or functionality of the braking systems. The mileage pattern indicates extremely low usage, averaging approximately 2,000 miles per year over its twenty-seven-year life. Between August 2005 and September 2006, the vehicle covered only 5,282 miles, confirming a history of infrequent use. However, the twenty-year gap in records suggests the car has likely sat for long periods or been stored. Such inactivity often leads to the degradation of rubber-based components, fluid breakdown, and seized calipers, which pose greater risks than the low odometer reading would suggest. A buyer must conduct a comprehensive physical inspection focusing on the chassis for structural corrosion, as TVR vehicles of this era are susceptible to rust if left in damp environments. The suspension bushes, springs, and brake lines are likely to have perished from age and stagnation rather than wear. Particular attention is required for fluid leaks from the engine and the condition of the tyres, as the record provides no data on the state of these consumables since 2006.

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AI Analysis · MOT Narrative

This 1999 Tvr Cerbera (T258 JRT) has a recorded MOT history spanning from August 2005 to September 2006, with 2 MOT tests on record.

Across its entire MOT history, this Tvr has a 100% success rate (2 passes and 0 fails). The car boasts an impressive record, which typically reflects a conscientious ownership history.

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