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GR54 EVJ

1997 Tvr Cerbera

Blue Petrol 4185cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

75,281 mi
Last recorded75,281 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2014
Typical for 1997 Tvr Cerbera40,609 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR54 EVJ
MakeTvr
ModelCerbera
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,185cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2014 75,281 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2014 75,275 miles

Parking brake lever releases when knocked (3.1.6a)

Pass 7 Jun 2013 74,907 miles

n/s/r tyre worn on inside edge

o/s/f brake hose slightly twisted

slight oil leak from o/s steering rack + steering rack gaitor slightly deterioated

Pass 8 Jun 2012 73,861 miles

Advise the exhaust is noisy Advise the nearside rear tyre is slightly worn on the inside

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 13 Jul 2010 73,851 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 71,907 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2008 67,394 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2008 67,345 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

diff bushes worn

Pass 25 Aug 2007 65,648 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2006 65,647 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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GR54 EVJ is a 1997 Tvr Cerbera in Blue with a 4,185cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GR54 EVJ, 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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What year was GR54 EVJ registered?

GR54 EVJ is a 1997 Tvr Cerbera, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is GR54 EVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for GR54 EVJ shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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