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A7 DVV

1997 Tvr Cerbera

Red Petrol 4185cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

59,416 mi
Last recorded59,416 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Tvr Cerbera40,609 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA7 DVV
MakeTvr
ModelCerbera
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,185cc
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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 59,416 miles
Pass 13 May 2025 58,878 miles
Pass 3 May 2024 58,081 miles
Pass 17 May 2023 56,853 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2022 55,125 miles
Pass 6 May 2021 52,941 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 May 2020 51,713 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2019 49,391 miles

both rear tyres wearing low on inner edges

Pass 27 Jan 2018 47,368 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2018 47,368 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Jan 2017 45,521 miles

Offside Windscreen has wiper damage but not affecting drivers view

Rear Chassis has heavy corrosion but not a reason for rejection

Pass 12 Jan 2016 43,548 miles

chassis rusty

Pass 23 Jan 2015 42,454 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 42,148 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 29 Nov 2013 42,148 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Front Road wheel fixings not compatible (4.2.B.2)

Offside Front Road wheel fixings not compatible (4.2.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 20 Dec 2012 40,698 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2012 40,698 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Jan 2007 40,663 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2007 40,657 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.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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A7 DVV is a 1997 Tvr Cerbera in Red with a 4,185cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 A7 DVV, 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 A7 DVV registered?

A7 DVV is a 1997 Tvr Cerbera, first registered on 20 May 1997.

Is A7 DVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for A7 DVV shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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