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W382 RCU

1997 Tvr Cerbera

Green Petrol 4200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

28,245 mi
Last recorded28,245 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Tvr Cerbera40,609 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW382 RCU
MakeTvr
ModelCerbera
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,200cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 28,245 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2025 24,321 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jun 2025 24,115 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn lower rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt missing seat belt catch (7.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2024 22,048 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2022 21,479 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2021 21,000 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2020 19,298 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 19,107 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2018 18,352 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 16,874 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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W382 RCU is a 1997 Tvr Cerbera in Green with a 4,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 W382 RCU, 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 W382 RCU registered?

W382 RCU is a 1997 Tvr Cerbera, first registered on 1 December 1997.

Is W382 RCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for W382 RCU shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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