MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
64,113 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
co2 emissions slightly high but no smoke visible
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
How Reliable is the Tvr Cerbera?
Based on 15,904 MOT tests across 1,226 vehicles.
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R179 BAU is a 1997 Tvr Cerbera in Blue with a 4,185cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 R179 BAU, 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 R179 BAU registered?
R179 BAU is a 1997 Tvr Cerbera, first registered on 1 October 1997.
Is R179 BAU safe to buy?
The MOT history for R179 BAU shows 18 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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