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E9 HPS

1997 Tvr Cerbera

Green Petrol 4185cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

43,555 mi
Last recorded43,555 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Tvr Cerbera40,609 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE9 HPS
MakeTvr
ModelCerbera
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,185cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 43,555 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2026 43,555 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2024 43,473 miles
Pass 15 May 2023 43,354 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 43,202 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 42,873 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 42,864 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 42,831 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 42,607 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 42,036 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 41,236 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 3 Nov 2014 41,073 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 39,927 miles

both front tyres scrubbed on inner edge

Fail 18 Oct 2013 39,921 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

both front tyres scrubbed on inner edge ok at time of test

Pass 26 Nov 2012 38,059 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 33,202 miles

Parking Brake Just In Performance Limits

Pass 29 May 2008 32,049 miles
Fail 18 May 2007 29,703 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 May 2007 29,703 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Jun 2006 27,201 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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E9 HPS is a 1997 Tvr Cerbera in Green with a 4,185cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 E9 HPS, 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 E9 HPS registered?

E9 HPS is a 1997 Tvr Cerbera, first registered on 1 January 1997.

Is E9 HPS safe to buy?

The MOT history for E9 HPS shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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