MOT Status
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70,000 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
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)
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)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
How Reliable is the Tvr Cerbera?
Based on 15,904 MOT tests across 1,226 vehicles.
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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?
You can check the full history of R17 SMC by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
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.
Does R17 SMC have outstanding finance?
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