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R333 DGX

1997 Tvr Cerbera

Red Petrol 4185cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

49,934 mi
Last recorded49,934 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2022
Typical for 1997 Tvr Cerbera40,609 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR333 DGX
MakeTvr
ModelCerbera
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,185cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2022 49,934 miles

corrosion under vehicle

Pass 2 May 2019 46,879 miles

Nearside chassis outriggers slightly corroded

Offside chassis outriggers slightly corroded

Fail 2 May 2019 46,879 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside chassis outriggers slightly corroded

Offside chassis outriggers slightly corroded

Pass 19 Apr 2018 43,173 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 41,274 miles
Fail 3 May 2017 41,274 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 21 Aug 2015 40,578 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2015 40,573 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 39,750 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 39,453 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 39,244 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 38,836 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 38,239 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 38,019 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 37,745 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 36,026 miles
Fail 24 May 2006 36,021 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

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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R333 DGX is a 1997 Tvr Cerbera in Red with a 4,185cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 R333 DGX, 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 R333 DGX registered?

R333 DGX is a 1997 Tvr Cerbera, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R333 DGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R333 DGX shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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