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R741 XJW

1997 Tvr Cerbera

Blue Petrol 4185cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

59,999 mi
Last recorded59,999 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2011
Typical for 1997 Tvr Cerbera40,609 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR741 XJW
MakeTvr
ModelCerbera
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,185cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2011 59,999 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2011 59,996 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)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 15 May 2010 58,244 miles

both front tyres worn to limits on inner edges

Pass 23 May 2009 56,413 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 54,569 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2007 53,078 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2005 47,503 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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R741 XJW 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 85.7%.

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 R741 XJW, 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 R741 XJW registered?

R741 XJW is a 1997 Tvr Cerbera, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R741 XJW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R741 XJW shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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