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L3 TYR

1997 Tvr Cerbera

Blue Petrol 4185cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

29,854 mi
Last recorded29,854 miles
Recorded on12 May 2006
Typical for 1997 Tvr Cerbera40,609 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL3 TYR
MakeTvr
ModelCerbera
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,185cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 May 2006 29,854 miles

near and o/s front brake pipe ferules corroding

parking brake on 16% min level

Fail 12 May 2006 29,854 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

near and o/s front brake pipe ferules corroding

parking brake on 16% min level

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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L3 TYR is a 1997 Tvr Cerbera in Blue with a 4,185cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 L3 TYR, 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

How do I check the history of L3 TYR?

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What year was L3 TYR registered?

L3 TYR is a 1997 Tvr Cerbera, first registered on 1 January 1997.

Is L3 TYR safe to buy?

The MOT history for L3 TYR shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does L3 TYR have outstanding finance?

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