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B6 GAD

1997 Tvr Cerbera

Red Petrol 4185cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2022
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

35,141 mi
Last recorded35,141 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2021
Typical for 1997 Tvr Cerbera40,609 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB6 GAD
MakeTvr
ModelCerbera
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,185cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2021 35,141 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2021 35,137 miles

Emissions not tested engine temperature close to max (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 7 Jun 2016 35,073 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 34,889 miles

oil leaks on engine & transmission

Fail 30 Apr 2015 34,889 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

front flexible brake hoses starting to crack/perish

oil leaks on engine & transmission

surface rust on brake discs

Pass 7 Jun 2012 34,767 miles

both front flexy brake hoses starting to crack

oil leak from engine

Pass 4 Jun 2008 33,919 miles

front flexible brake hoses starting to crack/perish

oil leak on transmission

Fail 30 May 2008 33,919 miles

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

front flexible brake hoses starting to crack/perish

oil leak on transmission

Pass 29 May 2007 33,514 miles
Fail 24 May 2007 33,514 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

1,play in steering rack - may require attention †2,oil leak on transmission

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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B6 GAD 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 60%.

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 B6 GAD, 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 B6 GAD registered?

B6 GAD is a 1997 Tvr Cerbera, first registered on 18 February 1997.

Is B6 GAD safe to buy?

The MOT history for B6 GAD shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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