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B7 RUC

1997 Tvr Cerbera

Orange Petrol 4185cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

51,424 mi
Last recorded51,424 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 1997 Tvr Cerbera40,609 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB7 RUC
MakeTvr
ModelCerbera
Year1997
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,185cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 51,424 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all four brake flexi ferruls have slight corrosion (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Central Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 11 Jun 2024 50,584 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 4 Jun 2024 50,579 miles

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 May 2022 49,714 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 48,052 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2019 47,784 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2017 47,195 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2016 46,309 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 45,226 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 43,727 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2014 43,727 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Nov 2013 40,987 miles

n.s.f tyre wearing thin on inner edge

o.s.f tyre wearing thin on inner edge

Pass 23 Nov 2012 38,560 miles

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

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)

Pass 14 Nov 2011 34,980 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2011 34,980 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Nov 2010 32,668 miles

front suspension components corroded

vehicle chassis corroded but not holed at this time

Pass 25 Nov 2009 30,879 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s/f upper suspension arm corroded

rear inner driveshaft boots deteriorated

vehicle chassis has slight corrosion

Pass 24 Nov 2008 29,381 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 27,509 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2007 27,506 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)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

nearside and offside rear inner constant velocity joint gaitors split

Pass 25 Nov 2006 24,310 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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B7 RUC is a 1997 Tvr Cerbera in Orange with a 4,185cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 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 B7 RUC, 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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B7 RUC is a 1997 Tvr Cerbera, first registered on 31 October 1997.

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