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M60 DDY

1997 Tvr Cerbera

Blue Petrol 4185cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

33,961 mi
Last recorded33,961 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2025
Typical for 1997 Tvr Cerbera40,609 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM60 DDY
MakeTvr
ModelCerbera
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,185cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2025 33,961 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2024 31,889 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2023 30,563 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2022 28,365 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 28,153 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 27,286 miles

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2017 26,946 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Aug 2017 26,929 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2016 26,009 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint slight leak on os of rack area (2.3.3b)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis paint flaking off and chassis starting to corrode (2.4.A.3)

Fail 2 Sep 2016 26,009 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint slight leak on os of rack area (2.3.3b)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis paint flaking off and chassis starting to corrode (2.4.A.3)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 25,967 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

chassis starting to corrode

Pass 7 Aug 2014 25,817 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 25,729 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2012 25,673 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)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

offside headlight slightly tarnished reflecter

slight corrosion around body mounts.

Pass 31 Dec 2010 25,401 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 24,529 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

n/s/r cv boot deteriorated

Fail 19 Aug 2009 24,509 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

nearside rear outer CV boot deteriorated

slight play/movement in offside inner steering rack arm joint

Pass 20 Aug 2008 23,867 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

handbrake at 16% efficiency

Fail 13 Aug 2008 23,867 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

handbrake at 16% efficiency

Pass 24 Apr 2007 21,948 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 18,334 miles

starter motor problems.tailgate boot struts poor

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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M60 DDY is a 1997 Tvr Cerbera in Blue with a 4,185cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 M60 DDY, 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.

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What year was M60 DDY registered?

M60 DDY is a 1997 Tvr Cerbera, first registered on 1 May 1997.

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