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R96 EAN

1997 Tvr Cerbera

Silver Petrol 4475cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

21,423 mi
Last recorded21,423 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2023
Typical for 1997 Tvr Cerbera40,609 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR96 EAN
MakeTvr
ModelCerbera
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,475cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2023 21,423 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Inner and Outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Inner and Outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 21,153 miles
Pass 20 May 2020 21,054 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 20,903 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 20,289 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack area (2.3.3b)

Pass 18 Jul 2017 20,061 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 19,929 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2016 19,929 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 19,668 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 19,165 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2013 19,165 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Pass 5 Apr 2013 19,003 miles

Nearside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2012 18,845 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 18,814 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 18,764 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 18,374 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2009 18,349 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2008 17,906 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 17,753 miles

surface rust on front suspension arms

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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R96 EAN is a 1997 Tvr Cerbera in Silver with a 4,475cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 R96 EAN, 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 R96 EAN registered?

R96 EAN is a 1997 Tvr Cerbera, first registered on 12 December 1997.

Is R96 EAN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R96 EAN shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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