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D11 RLS

1997 Tvr Cerbera

Red Petrol 4185cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

48,424 mi
Last recorded48,424 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 1997 Tvr Cerbera40,609 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD11 RLS
MakeTvr
ModelCerbera
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,185cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 48,424 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2025 48,200 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2023 48,200 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2022 48,193 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2021 48,185 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2020 48,176 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 48,027 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 47,751 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2017 40,540 miles

rear tyres are slightly cracking

Pass 26 Aug 2016 40,340 miles

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

both rear tyres are cracking

parking brake only just met criteria

Pass 25 Aug 2015 40,040 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2014 39,230 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 38,930 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 38,826 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 38,808 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2012 38,808 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2011 38,588 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 34,607 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2008 27,072 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 21,715 miles
Fail 11 May 2007 21,080 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Coolant leak

Oil leak

both front tyres around 2.5mm

Pass 28 Apr 2006 14,990 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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D11 RLS 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 90.9%.

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 D11 RLS, 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 D11 RLS registered?

D11 RLS is a 1997 Tvr Cerbera, first registered on 6 August 1997.

Is D11 RLS safe to buy?

The MOT history for D11 RLS shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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