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R38 BHB

1997 Tvr Cerbera

Blue Petrol 4185cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

35,610 mi
Last recorded35,610 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2025
Typical for 1997 Tvr Cerbera40,609 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR38 BHB
MakeTvr
ModelCerbera
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,185cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2025 35,610 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2024 35,576 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Mar 2023 35,565 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2022 34,154 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 32,630 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2019 32,283 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2018 31,955 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2017 31,670 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 31,344 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 30,927 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 29,405 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 47,245 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 45,261 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 42,681 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)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2009 42,575 miles

older engine fitted at time of test (1991)

Fail 27 Jun 2009 42,575 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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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R38 BHB is a 1997 Tvr Cerbera in Blue with a 4,185cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 R38 BHB, 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 R38 BHB registered?

R38 BHB is a 1997 Tvr Cerbera, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R38 BHB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R38 BHB shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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