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R41 TOK

1997 Tvr Cerbera

Blue Petrol 4185cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

64,763 mi
Last recorded64,763 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2026
Typical for 1997 Tvr Cerbera40,609 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR41 TOK
MakeTvr
ModelCerbera
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,185cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2026 64,763 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2025 64,103 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2024 62,965 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2023 60,068 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2022 57,939 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2021 57,049 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2020 55,708 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 54,820 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 51,896 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 50,384 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 48,884 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 47,852 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 47,213 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 13 Aug 2014 47,212 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 22 Aug 2013 46,099 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2013 46,099 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2012 45,389 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 13 Aug 2012 45,388 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 30 Jun 2011 42,770 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2011 42,770 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Jul 2010 41,688 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 40,071 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 38,383 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Jul 2007 34,767 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 32,396 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
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R41 TOK is a 1997 Tvr Cerbera in Blue with a 4,185cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 R41 TOK, 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 R41 TOK registered?

R41 TOK is a 1997 Tvr Cerbera, first registered on 8 October 1997.

Is R41 TOK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R41 TOK shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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