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M20 TVR

1997 Tvr Cerbera

Blue Petrol 4185cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

51,636 mi
Last recorded51,636 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 1997 Tvr Cerbera40,609 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM20 TVR
MakeTvr
ModelCerbera
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,185cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 51,636 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2024 51,557 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive POWER STEERING (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2023 51,488 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2022 51,390 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2021 51,293 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 51,218 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2019 51,130 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2018 51,062 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 50,797 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2016 50,400 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 49,716 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 48,565 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 48,082 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 46,050 miles

slight exhaust blow behind left cat

Pass 16 Dec 2011 43,360 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2010 42,523 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 41,990 miles

all suspension wishbones and chassis outriggers,body mounts are corroded

Pass 31 Jan 2008 41,647 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 39,672 miles
Fail 10 May 2006 37,586 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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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M20 TVR is a 1997 Tvr Cerbera in Blue with a 4,185cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 M20 TVR, 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 M20 TVR registered?

M20 TVR is a 1997 Tvr Cerbera, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is M20 TVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for M20 TVR shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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