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P666 RAH

1997 Tvr Cerbera

Silver Petrol 4185cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

75,634 mi
Last recorded75,634 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2023
Typical for 1997 Tvr Cerbera40,609 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP666 RAH
MakeTvr
ModelCerbera
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,185cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 24 Mar 2023 75,634 miles

Emissions unable to be completed does not idle correctly (8.2.1.2 (d))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2021 74,726 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 74,640 miles

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 2 Jun 2018 74,183 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2017 73,741 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 72,091 miles
Fail 6 May 2015 72,091 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 8 Apr 2014 70,673 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2014 70,673 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2013 69,559 miles

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

rear axle leaking oil

Pass 27 Mar 2012 68,814 miles

both front brake discs slightly pitted on inner faces

rear diff/axle leaking oil

Pass 4 Apr 2011 66,129 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 62,795 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2010 62,795 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 2 Apr 2009 58,337 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 53,019 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

both rear tyres worn on inner edges (no cords visible)

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge (no cords visible)

Fail 17 Mar 2008 53,011 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

both rear tyres worn on inner edges (no cords visible)

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge (no cords visible)

Pass 10 Apr 2007 52,133 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2007 52,116 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 carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Steering rack deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

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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P666 RAH is a 1997 Tvr Cerbera in Silver with a 4,185cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 P666 RAH, 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 P666 RAH registered?

P666 RAH is a 1997 Tvr Cerbera, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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