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B123 TVR

1997 Tvr Cerbera

Red Petrol 4185cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2022
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

17,293 mi
Last recorded17,293 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2021
Typical for 1997 Tvr Cerbera40,609 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB123 TVR
MakeTvr
ModelCerbera
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,185cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2021 17,293 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 17,267 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jun 2020 17,267 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.3 (a))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Coolant leak ()

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2014 17,258 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 17,252 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 17,201 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2009 17,200 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 1 May 2009 17,169 miles

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)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

exhaust has a rattle

Pass 14 Apr 2008 16,883 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 15,647 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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B123 TVR is a 1997 Tvr Cerbera in Red with a 4,185cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1997 Tvr Cerbera models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.6% with a typical mileage of 40,609 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 B123 TVR, 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 29 years old, this Tvr Cerbera is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B123 TVR registered?

B123 TVR is a 1997 Tvr Cerbera, first registered on 1 February 1997.

Is B123 TVR safe to buy?

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