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R459 TRV

1997 Tvr Cerbera

Yellow Petrol 4185cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

33,284 mi
Last recorded33,284 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2020
Typical for 1997 Tvr Cerbera40,609 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR459 TRV
MakeTvr
ModelCerbera
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,185cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2020 33,284 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 32,829 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2019 32,829 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Mar 2018 31,098 miles

both front tyre inner edges worn

Fail 12 Mar 2018 31,098 miles

Central Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front tyre inner edges worn

Pass 24 Feb 2017 29,050 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2017 29,050 miles

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)

Pass 4 Feb 2016 26,989 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 24,105 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2015 24,105 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

bothside rear tyres cracked in treads

Pass 16 Sep 2014 23,113 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2014 20,527 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 19,915 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 15,597 miles

2 small cuts in the n/s/r tyre inner wall

n/s headlight over to the right a little bit

Pass 12 Nov 2009 14,325 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 12,656 miles

Oil leak

Pass 21 Nov 2007 8,343 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 7,417 miles
Fail 9 May 2007 7,417 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Oct 2005 3,463 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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R459 TRV is a 1997 Tvr Cerbera in Yellow with a 4,185cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R459 TRV, 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

How do I check the history of R459 TRV?

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What year was R459 TRV registered?

R459 TRV is a 1997 Tvr Cerbera, first registered on 1 October 1997.

Is R459 TRV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R459 TRV shows 20 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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