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R488 PHG

1997 Tvr Cerbera

Blue Petrol 4185cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2012
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

30,750 mi
Last recorded30,750 miles
Recorded on9 May 2011
Typical for 1997 Tvr Cerbera40,609 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR488 PHG
MakeTvr
ModelCerbera
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,185cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 May 2011 30,750 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 30,615 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2009 30,560 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 25 Sep 2008 29,926 miles

Advise center exhaust mount split

Advise passengers washer jet not working

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2007 29,091 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2005 28,496 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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R488 PHG is a 1997 Tvr Cerbera in Blue 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 R488 PHG, 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 R488 PHG?

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What year was R488 PHG registered?

R488 PHG is a 1997 Tvr Cerbera, first registered on 1 November 1997.

Is R488 PHG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R488 PHG 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 R488 PHG have outstanding finance?

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