CarVerify

Free Car Check

P6 OCG

1997 Tvr Cerbera

Black Petrol 4185cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

70,004 mi
Last recorded70,004 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2025
Typical for 1997 Tvr Cerbera40,609 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

RegistrationP6 OCG
MakeTvr
ModelCerbera
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,185cc

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

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2025 70,004 miles
Pass 3 May 2022 69,157 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2021 67,682 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2020 65,715 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2020 65,712 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jan 2019 63,257 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 60,016 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 60,001 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 57,585 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 52,628 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 48,279 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2013 46,549 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2011 44,500 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2010 44,300 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

chassis been repaired on n/s/f

chassis been unsealed

slight power steering leak fom steering rack

Pass 26 Sep 2009 42,840 miles

o/s/r inner driveshaft boot starting to split

slight corrosion to tube frame on n/s/f not in prescribed area

slight travel in handbrake lever

Pass 22 Apr 2008 38,352 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 36,233 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2007 36,225 miles

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) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Mar 2006 34,634 miles

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

P6 OCG is a 1997 Tvr Cerbera in Black with a 4,185cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 P6 OCG, 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 P6 OCG?

You can check the full history of P6 OCG by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was P6 OCG registered?

P6 OCG is a 1997 Tvr Cerbera, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P6 OCG safe to buy?

The MOT history for P6 OCG shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P6 OCG 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 P6 OCG. 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.