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P980 MLA

1997 Tvr Cerbera

Yellow Petrol 4185cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2015
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

30,813 mi
Last recorded30,813 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2014
Typical for 1997 Tvr Cerbera40,609 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP980 MLA
MakeTvr
ModelCerbera
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,185cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 23 Jul 2014 30,813 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 30,126 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 30,094 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 28,824 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 27,304 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Aug 2005 26,593 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

oil leak

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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P980 MLA is a 1997 Tvr Cerbera in Yellow with a 4,185cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P980 MLA, 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 P980 MLA?

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What year was P980 MLA registered?

P980 MLA is a 1997 Tvr Cerbera, first registered on 10 January 1997.

Is P980 MLA safe to buy?

The MOT history for P980 MLA shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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