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R241 VLR

1997 Tvr Cerbera

Purple Petrol 4185cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

50,343 mi
Last recorded50,343 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Tvr Cerbera40,609 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR241 VLR
MakeTvr
ModelCerbera
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,185cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 50,343 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Apr 2026 50,335 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Power steering pump has slight seepage Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2025 49,964 miles

Front wheels have been repaired

Offside Front Anti roll bar bush bracket slight play

Offside Rear wheel has been repaired

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2022 49,488 miles

Rear droplinks perished

Fail 22 Jun 2022 49,472 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both (4.1.2 (c))

Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible Both (4.1.4 (c))

Rear droplinks perished

Pass 23 Oct 2020 49,200 miles

hose resting above o/s/r wishbone

Offside Front headlamp slight misting

hose close to steering shaft

Pass 28 Jun 2019 48,394 miles
Pass 19 May 2018 47,877 miles
Pass 27 May 2017 47,317 miles
Pass 28 May 2016 46,586 miles
Pass 23 May 2015 46,049 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 44,554 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2014 44,532 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2012 42,612 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 12 Jun 2012 42,612 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 14 Jun 2011 39,190 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 14 Jun 2011 39,190 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Jun 2010 35,144 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 24 Jun 2009 29,693 miles

Both rear handbrake cables corroded

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside rear drive shaft inner gaitor split

Fail 29 Apr 2009 29,550 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2008 22,786 miles

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 brake pads wearing low

Pass 21 Sep 2007 22,718 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 22,156 miles

Only just met gas emissions limits.

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

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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R241 VLR is a 1997 Tvr Cerbera in Purple with a 4,185cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 R241 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R241 VLR registered?

R241 VLR is a 1997 Tvr Cerbera, first registered on 6 August 1997.

Is R241 VLR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R241 VLR shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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