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R736 UOD

1997 Tvr Cerbera

Green Petrol 4185cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

63,655 mi
Last recorded63,655 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2019
Typical for 1997 Tvr Cerbera40,609 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR736 UOD
MakeTvr
ModelCerbera
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,185cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2019 63,655 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 63,198 miles

all brake discs very rusty

all suspension coil springs corroding

Pass 12 Apr 2017 63,174 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 62,234 miles

engine cover

play in steering rack inner joints

steering "gruchy" noise

Pass 16 Oct 2014 60,000 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

all tyre pressures were low

Pass 22 Oct 2013 57,752 miles

front tyres starting to perish

Fail 17 Oct 2013 57,752 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

front tyres starting to perish

Pass 31 Aug 2012 56,763 miles

nearside rear seatbelt slow to retract

Fail 31 Aug 2012 56,763 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside rear seatbelt slow to retract

Pass 4 Aug 2010 53,485 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2010 53,459 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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 11 Aug 2009 47,722 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 42,431 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 37,801 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2007 37,801 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 May 2006 37,685 miles

as per original advisory sheet

Fail 4 May 2006 37,683 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear Brake cable locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside headlamp poor intensity

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake hose ferrule's in poor condition

limited servo operation

surface corosion to chassis tubes

surface corosion to suspension arms/ wishbones

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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R736 UOD is a 1997 Tvr Cerbera in Green with a 4,185cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 R736 UOD, 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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R736 UOD is a 1997 Tvr Cerbera, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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