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H13 GUL

1997 Tvr Cerbera

Silver Petrol 4185cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

29,643 mi
Last recorded29,643 miles
Recorded on20 May 2025
Typical for 1997 Tvr Cerbera40,609 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH13 GUL
MakeTvr
ModelCerbera
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,185cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 May 2025 29,643 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2023 29,383 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 29,175 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 29,133 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 28,870 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 28,655 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 29,219 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2011 27,517 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Oct 2011 27,517 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 26,328 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 25,134 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 17 Sep 2008 23,856 miles

power steering fluid/atf under car

Pass 30 Aug 2007 22,908 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2007 22,892 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 5 Jul 2006 22,163 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Jul 2005 21,232 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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H13 GUL is a 1997 Tvr Cerbera in Silver with a 4,185cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 H13 GUL, 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 H13 GUL registered?

H13 GUL is a 1997 Tvr Cerbera, first registered on 8 February 1997.

Is H13 GUL safe to buy?

The MOT history for H13 GUL shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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