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R41 ABY

1997 Tvr Cerbera

Green Petrol 4185cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2015
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

66,297 mi
Last recorded66,297 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2014
Typical for 1997 Tvr Cerbera40,609 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR41 ABY
MakeTvr
ModelCerbera
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,185cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2014 66,297 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2013 65,782 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2011 64,807 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2011 64,784 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 23 Jun 2010 63,505 miles
Pass 31 May 2009 61,060 miles

slight play in n/s/f hub, poss wheel bearing

Pass 5 Jun 2008 58,210 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 55,360 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 47,785 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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R41 ABY is a 1997 Tvr Cerbera in Green with a 4,185cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 R41 ABY, 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 R41 ABY registered?

R41 ABY is a 1997 Tvr Cerbera, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R41 ABY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R41 ABY shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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