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P868 KEC

1997 Tvr Cerbera

White Petrol 4185cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

37,968 mi
Last recorded37,968 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 Tvr Cerbera40,609 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP868 KEC
MakeTvr
ModelCerbera
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,185cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 37,968 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Feb 2025 37,762 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2025 37,755 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 May 2019 37,731 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2016 37,086 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 36,878 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 36,871 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2014 36,871 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2013 35,938 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 34,157 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2012 34,157 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2011 31,887 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2011 31,887 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 25 Jun 2010 31,255 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 29,231 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 28,382 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 27,145 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 13 Nov 2006 27,142 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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P868 KEC is a 1997 Tvr Cerbera in White with a 4,185cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 P868 KEC, 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 P868 KEC registered?

P868 KEC is a 1997 Tvr Cerbera, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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The MOT history for P868 KEC shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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