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J80 WDS

1997 Tvr Cerbera

Blue Petrol 4185cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

73,740 mi
Last recorded73,740 miles
Recorded on9 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Tvr Cerbera40,609 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ80 WDS
MakeTvr
ModelCerbera
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,185cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 May 2026 73,740 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2024 72,412 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2023 70,892 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2022 69,474 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack damp (2.1.5 (a))

Rear diff damp

Pass 10 Jun 2021 67,503 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2020 65,493 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

diff slight weeping

Pass 29 May 2019 63,446 miles
Fail 20 May 2019 63,428 miles

All direction indicators not working INTERMITTENT (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Horn not working INTERMITTENT (7.7 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected N/S WHITE (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected O/S ORANGE (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wiper not working INTERMITTENT (3.4 (a))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 61,108 miles

offside front outrigger slight corrosion

vehicle structure slight corrosion

Pass 7 Jun 2017 59,332 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 58,269 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 57,952 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 7 Jul 2014 57,311 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jul 2013 55,497 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 16 Jul 2012 54,482 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2011 52,601 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Jun 2011 52,601 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 50,284 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2009 48,513 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Jul 2008 46,357 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Jul 2007 42,831 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 33,922 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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J80 WDS is a 1997 Tvr Cerbera in Blue 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 J80 WDS, 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

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What year was J80 WDS registered?

J80 WDS is a 1997 Tvr Cerbera, first registered on 20 February 1997.

Is J80 WDS safe to buy?

The MOT history for J80 WDS 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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