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R79 BHB

1997 Tvr Cerbera

Blue Petrol 4185cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

53,102 mi
Last recorded53,102 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2016
Typical for 1997 Tvr Cerbera40,609 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR79 BHB
MakeTvr
ModelCerbera
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,185cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2016 53,102 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2016 53,102 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 13 Sep 2014 53,054 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Sep 2014 53,054 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2013 52,476 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2013 52,476 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Fail 11 Sep 2012 52,182 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Sep 2012 52,182 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2011 51,898 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2011 51,898 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 May 2010 51,524 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 50,729 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2008 50,357 miles

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

Fail 12 Apr 2008 50,357 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2007 49,501 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2007 49,501 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 7 Apr 2006 48,438 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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R79 BHB is a 1997 Tvr Cerbera in Blue with a 4,185cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 R79 BHB, 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 R79 BHB registered?

R79 BHB is a 1997 Tvr Cerbera, first registered on 24 September 1997.

Is R79 BHB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R79 BHB shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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