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R201 FNW

1997 Tvr Cerbera

Blue Petrol 4185cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

68,959 mi
Last recorded68,959 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Tvr Cerbera40,609 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR201 FNW
MakeTvr
ModelCerbera
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,185cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 68,959 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded Surface corrosion (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both upper and lower light surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded Surface corrosion (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both upper and lower light surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded Surface corrosion (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both upper and lower light surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded Surface corrosion (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both upper and lower light surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2025 68,752 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2023 68,563 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2022 66,983 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2021 66,717 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2020 66,165 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 63,942 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2019 63,942 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 14 Apr 2018 62,060 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 61,331 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 59,514 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 58,536 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 56,410 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 13 Jan 2014 56,410 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Dec 2012 53,561 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2012 53,561 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Front of chassic slightly corroded.

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 15 May 2012 51,455 miles

Nearside front outriger is corroded but is outside all perscribed areas.

Offside outriger as been damaged at one point in the center also it is rusty.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 11 May 2012 51,455 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside front outriger is corroded but is outside all perscribed areas.

Offside outriger as been damaged at one point in the center also it is rusty.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 May 2011 46,158 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 13 May 2011 46,158 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Sep 2009 46,131 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2009 46,131 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 27 Aug 2009 46,126 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

ladder chassis surface rust

Fail 10 Jul 2009 46,123 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Fail 4 Jul 2008 39,604 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Jul 2008 39,604 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 34,001 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2007 33,987 miles

Nearside Front Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2006 31,924 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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R201 FNW is a 1997 Tvr Cerbera in Blue with a 4,185cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 R201 FNW, 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 R201 FNW registered?

R201 FNW is a 1997 Tvr Cerbera, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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