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R20 DCP

1997 Tvr Cerbera

Blue Petrol 4185cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

25,807 mi
Last recorded25,807 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2026
Typical for 1997 Tvr Cerbera40,609 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR20 DCP
MakeTvr
ModelCerbera
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,185cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2026 25,807 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2025 25,807 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2024 25,807 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2023 25,807 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2022 24,991 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 24,709 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 24,694 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2020 24,694 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 13 Sep 2019 24,684 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 24,612 miles

Central Rear EXHAUST MOUNTING RUBBER BROKEN

Pass 5 Sep 2017 24,612 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 24,470 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 21,836 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 20,500 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 20,237 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 20,237 miles
Fail 2 May 2012 20,237 miles

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)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 19,889 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2010 18,808 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Mar 2009 18,045 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 17,586 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 15,832 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2007 15,832 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Pass 21 Dec 2005 10,681 miles

rear fuel line perrished

underside of chassis showing signs of corrosion and all suspension arms

Fail 16 Dec 2005 10,679 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear fuel hose perrished

UNDERSIDE OF CHASSIS SHOWING SIGNS OF CORROSION AND ALL SUSPENSION ARMS

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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R20 DCP is a 1997 Tvr Cerbera in Blue with a 4,185cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 R20 DCP, 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 R20 DCP registered?

R20 DCP is a 1997 Tvr Cerbera, first registered on 13 October 1997.

Is R20 DCP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R20 DCP shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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