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R507 MUD

1997 Tvr Cerbera

Red Petrol 4475cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2023
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

52,868 mi
Last recorded52,868 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2022
Typical for 1997 Tvr Cerbera40,609 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR507 MUD
MakeTvr
ModelCerbera
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,475cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2022 52,868 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2022 52,868 miles

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 52,264 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 51,090 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2019 50,589 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside headlamp slightly dull

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside headlamp slightly dull

Fail 12 Aug 2019 50,503 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre wearing smooth on inner edge

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre wearing smooth on inner edge

Pass 6 Aug 2018 49,781 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases both pipes (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2017 48,571 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

both rear tyres - 3.0mm

Fail 6 Jul 2017 48,571 miles

Offside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle on lefthand lock (2.2.D.2a)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

both rear tyres - 3.0mm

Pass 29 Jul 2016 46,570 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

both rear tyres getting low

nearside front tyre inner wall worn

Fail 28 Jul 2016 46,570 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

both rear tyres getting low

nearside front tyre inner wall worn

Pass 6 Aug 2015 44,566 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2015 44,470 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2014 43,013 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Jun 2013 42,077 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

bonnet loose(offside hinge)

Pass 5 Jul 2012 41,351 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

bonnet hinges loose

Fail 29 Jun 2012 41,351 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)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

bonnet hinges loose

Fail 14 Jun 2012 41,322 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 after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

bonnet hinges loose

Pass 25 Jun 2011 39,843 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Jun 2010 36,727 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 35,835 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 34,074 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 32,292 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2007 32,281 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Mar 2006 31,248 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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R507 MUD is a 1997 Tvr Cerbera in Red with a 4,475cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 R507 MUD, 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 R507 MUD registered?

R507 MUD is a 1997 Tvr Cerbera, first registered on 9 December 1997.

Is R507 MUD safe to buy?

The MOT history for R507 MUD shows 25 tests with a 68% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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