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R737 NUD

1997 Tvr Cerbera

Red Petrol 4185cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

51,859 mi
Last recorded51,859 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2023
Typical for 1997 Tvr Cerbera40,609 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR737 NUD
MakeTvr
ModelCerbera
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,185cc
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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2023 51,859 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2022 51,745 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2022 51,745 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Jun 2021 50,490 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 4 Jun 2021 50,490 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Fail 28 May 2021 50,484 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Jan 2019 48,996 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

handbrake lever button is worn or needs adjusting

nearside and offside front chassis is rusty

Pass 25 Jan 2018 46,495 miles

Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear inner & outer gaiters (2.4.G.4e)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion nearside front outrigger (6.1.B.2)

rear diff slight oil leak

Fail 15 Jan 2018 46,495 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear inner & outer gaiters (2.4.G.4e)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion nearside front outrigger (6.1.B.2)

rear diff slight oil leak

Pass 18 Jan 2017 40,808 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 40,429 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2015

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 11 Dec 2013 40,378 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 38,917 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2011 38,080 miles

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Nov 2011 38,080 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 34,854 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 33,391 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

slight endplay in both steering arms not to excess!

Pass 6 Sep 2008 31,163 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges monitor

slight interference on rear lights

Pass 1 Sep 2007 29,720 miles

AS PREVIOUS VT32: ADVISORY SHEET

Fail 31 Aug 2007 29,692 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Chassis, suspension, steering and brake components showing general age and wear.

Metal and flexi brake pipes showing age and wear.

Nearside and offside rear tyres low tread.

Various minor oil leaks.

Weld cracked at center exhaust mount.

Pass 30 Aug 2006 28,060 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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R737 NUD is a 1997 Tvr Cerbera in Red with a 4,185cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 R737 NUD, 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 R737 NUD registered?

R737 NUD is a 1997 Tvr Cerbera, first registered on 24 October 1997.

Is R737 NUD safe to buy?

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