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R463 YRV

1997 Tvr Cerbera

Green Petrol 4500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2020
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

38,098 mi
Last recorded38,098 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2019
Typical for 1997 Tvr Cerbera40,609 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR463 YRV
MakeTvr
ModelCerbera
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,500cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2019 38,098 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2014 36,666 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2013 35,865 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2012 34,954 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2012 34,954 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Fail 29 Jul 2011 34,069 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Jul 2011 34,069 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 33,156 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Nov 2008 31,551 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

offside rear exhaust box is slightly damaged

Pass 16 Nov 2007 29,272 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 27,025 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 9 Oct 2006 27,017 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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R463 YRV is a 1997 Tvr Cerbera in Green with a 4,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 R463 YRV, 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

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What year was R463 YRV registered?

R463 YRV is a 1997 Tvr Cerbera, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R463 YRV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R463 YRV shows 12 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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