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R612 TTS

1997 Tvr Cerbera

Purple Petrol 4185cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

49,095 mi
Last recorded49,095 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2025
Typical for 1997 Tvr Cerbera40,609 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR612 TTS
MakeTvr
ModelCerbera
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,185cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2025 49,095 miles
Pass 16 May 2023 49,044 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2022 48,876 miles

all brake discs rusty

Pass 21 Jan 2021 48,850 miles

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2019 47,886 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 45,995 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis tubes corrosion on most of chassis tubes in parts (6.1.B.2)

hazard lamp switch on indicator stalk sticking intermittentiy

parking brake levers button sticking intermittently

Pass 15 Aug 2014 45,841 miles

Handbrake Cables Poor condition

Steering knuckle joint gaiter split , underside osf wing

Suspension components rusty

Underside heavily rusty

Fail 12 Aug 2014 4,584 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (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)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Handbrake Cables Poor condition

Steering knuckle joint gaiter split , underside osf wing

Suspension components rusty

Underside heavily rusty

Fail 23 May 2014 45,841 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

advancing corrosion to chassis tubular sections

all rear cv boots split

suspension/brake underbody general corrosion

Pass 26 Sep 2011 44,087 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 40,912 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2010 40,901 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 15 May 2008 40,257 miles
Fail 15 May 2008 40,257 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 May 2007 38,615 miles
Fail 3 May 2007 38,504 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 1 Jul 2006 35,482 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2005 32,397 miles

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

n/s/f tyre feathered on edges.

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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R612 TTS is a 1997 Tvr Cerbera in Purple 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 R612 TTS, 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 R612 TTS registered?

R612 TTS is a 1997 Tvr Cerbera, first registered on 2 September 1997.

Is R612 TTS safe to buy?

The MOT history for R612 TTS 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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