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P324 REX

1997 Tvr Cerbera

Orange Petrol 4185cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

57,295 mi
Last recorded57,295 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2016
Typical for 1997 Tvr Cerbera40,609 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP324 REX
MakeTvr
ModelCerbera
Year1997
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,185cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 23 Aug 2016 57,295 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front steering rack gaiter twisted

Nearside Front tyre perished

Nearside Front tyre side wall damaged

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Rear tyre perished

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

chassis heavily corroded

holes in under body where seat bases were fitted

Pass 19 Sep 2013 56,775 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

chassis heavily corroded

emissions tested fom 1974 v8 engine tested to standard 1974

exhaust noisey strong advise

slight oil leak from engine

Pass 16 Jun 2012 52,180 miles

Engine from 1974 V8 fitted to vehicle - Emmissions tested to 1974 standard.

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 16 Jun 2012 52,180 miles

Engine from 1974 V8 fitted to vehicle - Emmissions tested to 1974 standard.

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Jun 2011 49,477 miles

v8 engine from 1974 car fitted.

Fail 6 May 2011 49,446 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 Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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)

Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

both front brake discs corroded

Pass 16 Dec 2009 44,120 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 38,224 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2008 38,224 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Sep 2007 31,898 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 26,930 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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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P324 REX is a 1997 Tvr Cerbera in Orange with a 4,185cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 P324 REX, 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 P324 REX registered?

P324 REX is a 1997 Tvr Cerbera, first registered on 10 June 1997.

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