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R150 RDM

1997 Tvr Cerbera

Red Petrol 4185cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2014
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

43,230 mi
Last recorded43,230 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2013
Typical for 1997 Tvr Cerbera40,609 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR150 RDM
MakeTvr
ModelCerbera
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,185cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2013 43,230 miles

Reae brake discs are slightly corroded

Pass 5 Nov 2011 41,537 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2011 44,528 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Offside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Pass 25 Jun 2010 36,524 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2010 36,382 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

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

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Jun 2009 35,721 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 35,049 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

suspension arms very rusty

Fail 26 Oct 2005 32,176 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

front tyres perishing

o/s/f lower coolant pipe corroded †n/s/f,o/s/r&n/s/r tyres low-2mm

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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R150 RDM is a 1997 Tvr Cerbera in Red with a 4,185cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R150 RDM, 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 R150 RDM registered?

R150 RDM is a 1997 Tvr Cerbera, first registered on 1 September 1997.

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