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N853 VDV

1996 Tvr Cerbera

Black Petrol 4185cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2020
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

28,096 mi
Last recorded28,096 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2019
Typical for 1996 Tvr Cerbera45,149 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN853 VDV
MakeTvr
ModelCerbera
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,185cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2019 28,096 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 20,782 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2006 20,782 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)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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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N853 VDV is a 1996 Tvr Cerbera in Black with a 4,185cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1996 Tvr Cerbera models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.7% with a typical mileage of 45,149 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 N853 VDV, 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 30 years old, this Tvr Cerbera is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of N853 VDV?

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What year was N853 VDV registered?

N853 VDV is a 1996 Tvr Cerbera, first registered on 13 May 1996.

Is N853 VDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for N853 VDV shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does N853 VDV have outstanding finance?

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