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OBO 35

1997 Tvr Cerbera

Green Petrol 4185cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

47,438 mi
Last recorded47,438 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2016
Typical for 1997 Tvr Cerbera40,609 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOBO 35
MakeTvr
ModelCerbera
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,185cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2016 47,438 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 47,391 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 47,365 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

slight play in nearside inner rack end

Pass 19 Sep 2013 47,289 miles

front tyre wear inner edges

Pass 28 Aug 2012 47,055 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 46,883 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2010 46,441 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 45,909 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 45,445 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 44,927 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 42,753 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2006 42,753 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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OBO 35 is a 1997 Tvr Cerbera in Green with a 4,185cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 OBO 35, 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 OBO 35?

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What year was OBO 35 registered?

OBO 35 is a 1997 Tvr Cerbera, first registered on 4 November 1997.

Is OBO 35 safe to buy?

The MOT history for OBO 35 shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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