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D15 EAL

1997 Tvr Cerbera

Red Petrol 4185cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

33,000 mi
Last recorded33,000 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2025
Typical for 1997 Tvr Cerbera40,609 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD15 EAL
MakeTvr
ModelCerbera
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,185cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2025 33,000 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2024
Pass 22 May 2023 33,102 miles
Pass 20 May 2022 32,999 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2021 31,912 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 30,200 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2018
Pass 20 Jun 2017 30,000 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2016 298,629 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2016 298,629 miles

registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Pass 28 Feb 2015 29,689 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 28,838 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 28,813 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 28,582 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2006 25,761 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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D15 EAL is a 1997 Tvr Cerbera in Red with a 4,185cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 D15 EAL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of D15 EAL?

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What year was D15 EAL registered?

D15 EAL is a 1997 Tvr Cerbera, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is D15 EAL safe to buy?

The MOT history for D15 EAL shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does D15 EAL have outstanding finance?

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