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L80 UDU

1997 Tvr Cerbera

Blue Petrol 4185cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2024
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

41,747 mi
Last recorded41,747 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2023
Typical for 1997 Tvr Cerbera40,609 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL80 UDU
MakeTvr
ModelCerbera
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,185cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2023 41,747 miles
Fail 24 May 2023 41,747 miles

Brake cable guide defective and affecting operation (1.1.15 (d))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Apr 2021 41,489 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2021 41,489 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 May 2018 41,365 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 41,007 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 40,661 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 40,410 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2014 40,408 miles

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

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Sep 2013 39,967 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 31,719 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2013 31,719 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

heavey underfloor shield damaged and bolts missing

Fail 27 Jun 2013 39,508 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Jul 2012 39,153 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 37,147 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 37,969 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2011 37,860 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2010 37,286 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 36,404 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2009 36,404 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 14 Apr 2009 36,319 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Apr 2008 35,222 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2008 35,032 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 Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Mar 2007 33,094 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2006 31,585 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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L80 UDU is a 1997 Tvr Cerbera in Blue with a 4,185cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 L80 UDU, 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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L80 UDU is a 1997 Tvr Cerbera, first registered on 2 May 1997.

Is L80 UDU safe to buy?

The MOT history for L80 UDU shows 25 tests with a 64% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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