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L40 UDD

1997 Tvr Cerbera

Silver Petrol 4185cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2021
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

72,420 mi
Last recorded72,420 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Tvr Cerbera40,609 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL40 UDD
MakeTvr
ModelCerbera
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,185cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Fail 10 Jun 2026 72,420 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested engine overheated (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions unable to be completed engine overheated (8.2.1.2 (d))

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted fouling steering (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted fouling steering (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 69,963 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 69,001 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2016 64,994 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2015 62,650 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2014 58,112 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 53,304 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 47,005 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 45,435 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 Apr 2010 45,388 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 45,360 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 30 Aug 2006 45,287 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2006 45,287 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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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L40 UDD is a 1997 Tvr Cerbera in Silver with a 4,185cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 L40 UDD, 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 L40 UDD registered?

L40 UDD is a 1997 Tvr Cerbera, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is L40 UDD safe to buy?

The MOT history for L40 UDD shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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