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NIL 6978

1997 Tvr Cerbera

Yellow Petrol 4185cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2026
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

55,946 mi
Last recorded55,946 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2025
Typical for 1997 Tvr Cerbera40,609 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNIL 6978
MakeTvr
ModelCerbera
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,185cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 25 Jun 2025 55,946 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2023 55,453 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2022 54,663 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2021 54,038 miles
Pass 16 May 2020 53,299 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 52,144 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 51,433 miles

offside & nearside front tyres are worn on the inner edges

Pass 12 Aug 2015 48,047 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2014 46,581 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 22 May 2013 45,363 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2012 43,347 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 41,820 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 39,433 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2009 38,064 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

cats are not fitted starnded emission test done

Pass 3 Apr 2008 36,039 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 33,517 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 29,300 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2005 28,979 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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NIL 6978 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 100%.

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 NIL 6978, 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

How do I check the history of NIL 6978?

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What year was NIL 6978 registered?

NIL 6978 is a 1997 Tvr Cerbera, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is NIL 6978 safe to buy?

The MOT history for NIL 6978 shows 18 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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