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J12 PKH

1997 Tvr Cerbera

Red Petrol 4185cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

27,483 mi
Last recorded27,483 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Tvr Cerbera40,609 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ12 PKH
MakeTvr
ModelCerbera
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,185cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 27,483 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2024 27,317 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2023 26,946 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2023 26,925 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2022 26,424 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2022 26,376 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 25,931 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 25,504 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 24,569 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 23,915 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2018 23,897 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 23,203 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 22,262 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2016 22,259 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 21,630 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 21,177 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

surface corrosion to chassis/frame

Fail 26 Apr 2014 21,176 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

surface corrosion to chassis/frame

Pass 26 Apr 2013 20,388 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 20 Apr 2010 19,875 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 18,872 miles

stored car.

Pass 14 Jun 2007 18,065 miles

STORED CAR.

Pass 4 Jul 2006 17,407 miles

Stored car.

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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J12 PKH 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 77.3%.

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 J12 PKH, 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 J12 PKH?

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What year was J12 PKH registered?

J12 PKH is a 1997 Tvr Cerbera, first registered on 17 April 1997.

Is J12 PKH safe to buy?

The MOT history for J12 PKH shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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