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R59 LSC

1997 Tvr Cerbera

Blue Petrol 4185cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2016
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

22,545 mi
Last recorded22,545 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2015
Typical for 1997 Tvr Cerbera40,609 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR59 LSC
MakeTvr
ModelCerbera
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,185cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2015 22,545 miles

full underside has a waxoyl coating

Pass 15 Apr 2014 20,462 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2014 20,462 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2012 16,593 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 21 Jul 2011 15,700 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2011 15,655 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Nov 2009 15,626 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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R59 LSC is a 1997 Tvr Cerbera in Blue with a 4,185cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R59 LSC, 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 R59 LSC registered?

R59 LSC is a 1997 Tvr Cerbera, first registered on 1 September 1997.

Is R59 LSC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R59 LSC shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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