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R197 TLH

1998 Tvr Cerbera

Blue Petrol 4185cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2017
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

45,035 mi
Last recorded45,035 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2016
Typical for 1998 Tvr Cerbera42,990 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR197 TLH
MakeTvr
ModelCerbera
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,185cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2016 45,035 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2011 40,559 miles

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

Fail 9 Jun 2011 40,521 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Offside Upper Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 22 Dec 2009 38,432 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 4 Sep 2007 37,317 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2006 34,130 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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R197 TLH is a 1998 Tvr Cerbera in Blue with a 4,185cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1998 Tvr Cerbera models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.2% with a typical mileage of 42,990 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 R197 TLH, 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 28 years old, this Tvr Cerbera is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R197 TLH registered?

R197 TLH is a 1998 Tvr Cerbera, first registered on 20 March 1998.

Is R197 TLH safe to buy?

The MOT history for R197 TLH shows 6 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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