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F18 ORE

1997 Tvr Cerbera

Yellow Petrol 4185cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

68,835 mi
Last recorded68,835 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2024
Typical for 1997 Tvr Cerbera40,609 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF18 ORE
MakeTvr
ModelCerbera
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,185cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2024 68,835 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2023 68,677 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2022 68,459 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2021 68,439 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020 68,296 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2019 68,113 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2018 67,980 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2017 67,788 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 66,065 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 60,956 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2014 60,956 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 May 2013 58,864 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 58,890 miles

slight interaction in rear lights

Fail 9 Jun 2010 58,890 miles

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight interaction in rear lights

Pass 3 Oct 2008 56,541 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2007 54,271 miles

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

Fail 23 Oct 2007 54,271 miles

Centre Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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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F18 ORE is a 1997 Tvr Cerbera in Yellow with a 4,185cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 F18 ORE, 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 F18 ORE registered?

F18 ORE is a 1997 Tvr Cerbera, first registered on 3 March 1997.

Is F18 ORE safe to buy?

The MOT history for F18 ORE shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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