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R234 VLR

1997 Tvr Cerbera

Grey Petrol 4185cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

66,202 mi
Last recorded66,202 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2018
Typical for 1997 Tvr Cerbera40,609 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR234 VLR
MakeTvr
ModelCerbera
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,185cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2018 66,202 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2018 66,192 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.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)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Nov 2016 64,666 miles

Front chip in front screen o/s

head lamp main beam switch

Fail 2 Nov 2016 64,666 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both blades (8.2.2)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front chip in front screen o/s

head lamp main beam switch

Pass 31 Oct 2015 64,151 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 62,711 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 58,481 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 54,427 miles

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

front brake disc's pitted

Pass 25 Sep 2010 49,581 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2010 49,561 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

slight binding on offside front brake

Pass 21 Jul 2009 46,245 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 45,483 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2008 45,483 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Jul 2007 45,379 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 45,137 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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R234 VLR is a 1997 Tvr Cerbera in Grey with a 4,185cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 R234 VLR, 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 R234 VLR registered?

R234 VLR is a 1997 Tvr Cerbera, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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