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R218 JHJ

1997 Tvr Cerbera

Yellow Petrol 4185cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2018
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

24,327 mi
Last recorded24,327 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2017
Typical for 1997 Tvr Cerbera40,609 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR218 JHJ
MakeTvr
ModelCerbera
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,185cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 7 Mar 2017 24,327 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear exhaust bracket corroded

Pass 7 Mar 2016 24,014 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 23,709 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 22,408 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2011 22,119 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2010 21,329 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 20,980 miles

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

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Oct 2007 20,603 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 19,371 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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R218 JHJ is a 1997 Tvr Cerbera in Yellow with a 4,185cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R218 JHJ, 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

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What year was R218 JHJ registered?

R218 JHJ is a 1997 Tvr Cerbera, first registered on 24 November 1997.

Is R218 JHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R218 JHJ shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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