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R17 SMC

1997 Tvr Cerbera

Blue Petrol 4185cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

70,000 mi
Last recorded70,000 miles
Recorded on9 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Tvr Cerbera40,609 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR17 SMC
MakeTvr
ModelCerbera
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,185cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 May 2026 70,000 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 69,058 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 68,220 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 66,368 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2011 64,650 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 62,067 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2010 62,067 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Oct 2009 60,702 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Fail 12 Oct 2009 60,702 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 15 Oct 2008 58,634 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 56,547 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2006 53,170 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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R17 SMC is a 1997 Tvr Cerbera in Blue with a 4,185cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R17 SMC, 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 R17 SMC?

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What year was R17 SMC registered?

R17 SMC is a 1997 Tvr Cerbera, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R17 SMC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R17 SMC shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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