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R400 GUY

1997 Tvr Cerbera

Blue Petrol 4475cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

20,043 mi
Last recorded20,043 miles
Recorded on20 May 2024
Typical for 1997 Tvr Cerbera40,609 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR400 GUY
MakeTvr
ModelCerbera
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,475cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 May 2024 20,043 miles

some corrosion to chassis out riggers

some corrosion to front and rear suspension components

Pass 1 Jun 2023 19,966 miles

surface corrosion to front and rear chassis

surface corrosion to some front and rear steering and suspension components

Pass 19 Jan 2022 19,881 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2020 19,836 miles

both front tyres are slightly perished

slight wear to offside front tyre inner edge

Pass 31 Jul 2019 19,586 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 19,542 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 19,448 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 19,339 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 19,240 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 19,185 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 19,010 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 18,712 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2010 18,712 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2009 18,472 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 18,377 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2007 18,034 miles
Fail 16 May 2007 18,034 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

adv slight play in rear wheel bearings †adv slight lift in lower ball joints †adv light corrosion around suspension arms

Pass 6 Jun 2006 17,819 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2006 17,819 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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R400 GUY is a 1997 Tvr Cerbera in Blue with a 4,475cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 R400 GUY, 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 R400 GUY registered?

R400 GUY is a 1997 Tvr Cerbera, first registered on 22 September 1997.

Is R400 GUY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R400 GUY shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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