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R777 NDK

1997 Tvr Cerbera

Red Petrol 4185cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

79,516 mi
Last recorded79,516 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2022
Typical for 1997 Tvr Cerbera40,609 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR777 NDK
MakeTvr
ModelCerbera
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,185cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2022 79,516 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2022 79,516 miles

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 3 Feb 2021 78,668 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2020 77,583 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 75,286 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 74,114 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2016 74,112 miles

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)

Pass 25 Jul 2015 72,753 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 71,899 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2014 71,896 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Jan 2013 70,119 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2011 68,660 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 67,168 miles
Fail 31 May 2011 67,164 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 24 May 2010 64,945 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2010 64,702 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

SEAT BOLTS LOOSE AT REAR - BOTH SIDES

Pass 28 Apr 2009 62,283 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear exhaust has 2x clamps missing but not causing system to leak

Fail 16 Apr 2009 62,282 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Advise front tracking to be checked after tyres replaced

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

Rear exhaust has 2x clamps missing but not causing system to leak

Nearside front tyre excessively worn on inside egde

Pass 10 Mar 2008 60,763 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

front tyres scrubbing off inner edges of tread

nearside and offside rear ferrules slightly deterioated

rear exhaust clamps deterioated

Pass 9 Mar 2007 58,974 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2007 58,974 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2006 54,720 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2006 54,712 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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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R777 NDK is a 1997 Tvr Cerbera in Red with a 4,185cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 R777 NDK, 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 R777 NDK registered?

R777 NDK is a 1997 Tvr Cerbera, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R777 NDK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R777 NDK shows 23 tests with a 65.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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