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P690 YDS

1997 Tvr Cerbera

Grey Petrol 4185cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

43,885 mi
Last recorded43,885 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2025
Typical for 1997 Tvr Cerbera40,609 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP690 YDS
MakeTvr
ModelCerbera
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,185cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2025 43,885 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2025 43,881 miles

Emissions unable to be completed engine over heating (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 11 Mar 2024 43,754 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2023 43,642 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2023 43,639 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Mar 2022 43,528 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 43,390 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2021 43,385 miles

Rear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2020 43,102 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2020 43,075 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 43,372 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 40,976 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 37,484 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 37,374 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 36,814 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 35,137 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 34,288 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 14 Jan 2009 32,762 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2009 32,752 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (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)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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P690 YDS is a 1997 Tvr Cerbera in Grey with a 4,185cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 P690 YDS, 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 P690 YDS registered?

P690 YDS is a 1997 Tvr Cerbera, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P690 YDS safe to buy?

The MOT history for P690 YDS shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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