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R204 FNW

1997 Tvr Cerbera

Blue Petrol 4185cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2020
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

45,232 mi
Last recorded45,232 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2019
Typical for 1997 Tvr Cerbera40,609 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR204 FNW
MakeTvr
ModelCerbera
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,185cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2019 45,232 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 44,875 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 44,284 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 43,383 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 42,227 miles

Oil leak

Fail 13 Mar 2015 42,226 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Oil leak

fan won't stop

Pass 7 Mar 2014 41,445 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 40,927 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 40,250 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 40,008 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 38,869 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 37,499 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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R204 FNW 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 91.7%.

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 R204 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R204 FNW?

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What year was R204 FNW registered?

R204 FNW is a 1997 Tvr Cerbera, first registered on 1 November 1997.

Is R204 FNW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R204 FNW shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R204 FNW have outstanding finance?

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