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M21 TVR

1997 Tvr Cerbera

Yellow Petrol 4185cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

38,474 mi
Last recorded38,474 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 1997 Tvr Cerbera40,609 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM21 TVR
MakeTvr
ModelCerbera
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,185cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 38,474 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2025 38,210 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2025 38,210 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Feb 2024 37,022 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2024 37,022 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Feb 2023 36,443 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2023 36,443 miles

Front Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 35,768 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 8 Apr 2019 32,665 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 2 Nov 2016 32,562 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 32,252 miles
Fail 13 May 2016 32,252 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Pass 14 May 2015 31,945 miles

Rear cv gaiters split

Windscreen cracked but not with in drivers view of the road

Fail 1 May 2015 31,941 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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 Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Hazard warning lamps not fitted (1.4.B.1a)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear cv gaiters split

Windscreen cracked but not with in drivers view of the road

Pass 27 May 2009 31,055 miles
Fail 15 May 2009 30,898 miles

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)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Aug 2007 28,567 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2007 28,567 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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M21 TVR is a 1997 Tvr Cerbera in Yellow with a 4,185cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 M21 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 M21 TVR registered?

M21 TVR is a 1997 Tvr Cerbera, first registered on 20 June 1997.

Is M21 TVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for M21 TVR shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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