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R147 YJU

1997 Tvr Cerbera

White Petrol 4185cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

41,492 mi
Last recorded41,492 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Tvr Cerbera40,609 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR147 YJU
MakeTvr
ModelCerbera
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,185cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 41,492 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Inner side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2024 41,171 miles
Pass 29 May 2023 41,170 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2020 41,097 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2019 41,001 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2018 40,871 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 40,849 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2016 40,783 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 40,772 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2014 40,671 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 40,539 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front tyres very low on inner edges

Fail 19 Jun 2012 40,135 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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 Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front tyres very low on inner edges

Pass 1 Jun 2011 37,719 miles

n/s/f outrigger has slight corrosion

o/s/f outrigger has slight corrosion

Pass 21 May 2010 36,519 miles

slight plat in n/s top ball joint

slight play in o/s top ball joint

Pass 29 May 2009 36,450 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 36,009 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2008 34,950 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2007 32,350 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

n/s headlamp aim passed on high line

o/s rear tyre inner edge wearing low

Pass 7 Feb 2006 27,788 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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R147 YJU is a 1997 Tvr Cerbera in White with a 4,185cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 R147 YJU, 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 R147 YJU registered?

R147 YJU is a 1997 Tvr Cerbera, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R147 YJU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R147 YJU shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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