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E13 TVR

1997 Tvr Cerbera

Purple Petrol 4185cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2013
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

26,681 mi
Last recorded26,681 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2012
Typical for 1997 Tvr Cerbera40,609 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE13 TVR
MakeTvr
ModelCerbera
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,185cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2012 26,681 miles

engine oil leak

high handbrake travel

rear exhaust rubber broken

Pass 22 Sep 2011 26,559 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2011 26,559 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Pass 27 Sep 2007 26,246 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2007 26,246 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 May 2006 25,036 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2006 25,036 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Upper Steering column universal joint retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

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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E13 TVR is a 1997 Tvr Cerbera in Purple with a 4,185cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 E13 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E13 TVR registered?

E13 TVR is a 1997 Tvr Cerbera, first registered on 26 November 1997.

Is E13 TVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for E13 TVR shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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