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R737 EWV

1997 Tvr Cerbera

Purple Petrol 4185cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2015
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

80,971 mi
Last recorded80,971 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2014
Typical for 1997 Tvr Cerbera40,609 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR737 EWV
MakeTvr
ModelCerbera
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,185cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2014 80,971 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 727,283 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2013 72,783 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2012 67,236 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 65,851 miles
Fail 24 May 2011 65,850 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 3 Jun 2010 62,425 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 62,340 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 60,223 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2008 56,963 miles

Oil leak

Pass 12 Mar 2007 52,719 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 51,796 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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R737 EWV is a 1997 Tvr Cerbera in Purple with a 4,185cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 R737 EWV, 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 R737 EWV?

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What year was R737 EWV registered?

R737 EWV is a 1997 Tvr Cerbera, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R737 EWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R737 EWV shows 12 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.

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