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P688 NNE

1997 Tvr Cerbera

Blue Petrol 4185cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

45,559 mi
Last recorded45,559 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 1997 Tvr Cerbera40,609 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP688 NNE
MakeTvr
ModelCerbera
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,185cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 45,559 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2024 41,518 miles
Pass 27 May 2022 41,297 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2021 41,000 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2020 40,789 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2020 40,789 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Dec 2018 40,395 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2018 40,395 miles

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 7 Feb 2018 40,335 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2016 40,000 miles

oil misting around steering rack

rear anti roll bar d ring bushes are slightly worn

rear exhaust rubber is split

steering rack gaiters are slightly deteriorated

Fail 28 Apr 2016 40,000 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil misting around steering rack

Rear Anti roll bar d ring bushes are slightly worn

Rear Exhaust bracket is corroded of

Rear exhaust rubber is split

Steering rack gaiters are slightly deteriorated

Surface corrosion to chassis and some components

Pass 16 Apr 2015 40,000 miles

exhaust noisey

Pass 5 Oct 2007 40,000 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 37,896 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2006 37,893 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 29 Sep 2006 37,787 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

emissions not tested ,no cats fitted (risk of fire)

front tyres worn on inner edges,nearside very 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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P688 NNE is a 1997 Tvr Cerbera in Blue with a 4,185cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 P688 NNE, 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 P688 NNE registered?

P688 NNE is a 1997 Tvr Cerbera, first registered on 10 April 1997.

Is P688 NNE safe to buy?

The MOT history for P688 NNE shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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