CarVerify

Free Car Check

M888 TVR

1999 Tvr Cerbera

Blue Petrol 4475cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

81,047 mi
Last recorded81,047 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 1999 Tvr Cerbera38,350 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Tvr
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationM888 TVR
MakeTvr
ModelCerbera
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,475cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 81,047 miles
Pass 27 May 2025 77,694 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 May 2025 77,694 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 May 2024 74,562 miles
Pass 18 May 2023 72,555 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2022 69,155 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2021 67,368 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 64,642 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Jun 2019 64,641 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 May 2018 59,952 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 56,716 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 52,282 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear clamp (7.1.2)

Fail 24 Mar 2016 52,266 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear clamp (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Feb 2015 49,172 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 46,535 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2014 46,535 miles

Parking brake lever releases when knocked (3.1.6a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Feb 2013 45,919 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 44,821 miles

underside rusty

Pass 9 Mar 2011 44,424 miles

underside poor and rusty condion

Pass 19 Mar 2010 44,199 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2009 42,316 miles

chassis corrossion present

Pass 26 Feb 2008 40,554 miles

chassis corrossion present

Pass 19 Mar 2007 39,273 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 36,723 miles

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
Full Tvr Cerbera reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

M888 TVR is a 1999 Tvr Cerbera in Blue with a 4,475cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1999 Tvr Cerbera models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.4% with a typical mileage of 38,350 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 M888 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 27 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 M888 TVR?

You can check the full history of M888 TVR by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was M888 TVR registered?

M888 TVR is a 1999 Tvr Cerbera, first registered on 1 March 1999.

Is M888 TVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for M888 TVR shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does M888 TVR have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on M888 TVR. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.