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D8 CBY

1997 Tvr Cerbera

Red Petrol 4185cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

79,675 mi
Last recorded79,675 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 1997 Tvr Cerbera40,609 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD8 CBY
MakeTvr
ModelCerbera
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,185cc
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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 10 Nov 2025 79,675 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 79,271 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 77,829 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 77,458 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 75,761 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 72,367 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 70,499 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 68,057 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 64,300 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 60,250 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 53,100 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 48,329 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2005 44,052 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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D8 CBY is a 1997 Tvr Cerbera in Red with a 4,185cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 D8 CBY, 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

How do I check the history of D8 CBY?

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What year was D8 CBY registered?

D8 CBY is a 1997 Tvr Cerbera, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is D8 CBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for D8 CBY shows 13 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does D8 CBY have outstanding finance?

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