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R460 FCW

1997 Tvr Cerbera

Green Petrol 4185cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2010
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

49,994 mi
Last recorded49,994 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2009
Typical for 1997 Tvr Cerbera40,609 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR460 FCW
MakeTvr
ModelCerbera
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,185cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2009 49,994 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 47,283 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 40,196 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2007 40,196 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Sep 2006 38,848 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2005 36,621 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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R460 FCW is a 1997 Tvr Cerbera in Green with a 4,185cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R460 FCW, 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 R460 FCW?

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What year was R460 FCW registered?

R460 FCW is a 1997 Tvr Cerbera, first registered on 29 October 1997.

Is R460 FCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R460 FCW shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R460 FCW have outstanding finance?

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