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P218 DBV

1997 Tvr Cerbera

Blue Petrol 4185cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

49,615 mi
Last recorded49,615 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2019
Typical for 1997 Tvr Cerbera40,609 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP218 DBV
MakeTvr
ModelCerbera
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,185cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2019 49,615 miles

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread faded (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2017 49,442 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 48,689 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2015 47,022 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2014 46,894 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 45,808 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2013 45,808 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

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

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

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

Fail 24 Nov 2012 45,642 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.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 Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting cracked (2.4.G.1)

Pass 31 Oct 2011 41,591 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 40,909 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 38,326 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 34,207 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 32,008 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 29,042 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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P218 DBV is a 1997 Tvr Cerbera in Blue with a 4,185cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 P218 DBV, 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 P218 DBV registered?

P218 DBV is a 1997 Tvr Cerbera, first registered on 25 April 1997.

Is P218 DBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for P218 DBV shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P218 DBV have outstanding finance?

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