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R68 SAR

1997 Tvr Cerbera

Blue Petrol 4185cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

42,533 mi
Last recorded42,533 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Tvr Cerbera40,609 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR68 SAR
MakeTvr
ModelCerbera
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,185cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 42,533 miles

Rear CV Boots Perishing On Both Inner And Outer Boots Both Sides

Pass 29 Apr 2025 42,161 miles

rear cv boots cracking

Pass 17 May 2024 41,773 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2023 41,277 miles
Pass 3 May 2022 40,907 miles
Fail 3 May 2022 40,907 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 May 2021 40,523 miles
Fail 5 May 2021 40,523 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jun 2019 39,949 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2019 39,949 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 39,550 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust joints at clamps (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 38,905 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 38,449 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 37,722 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Jul 2013 37,222 miles

Both rear outer constant velocity gaiters deteriorating slightly

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Vehicle chassis has surface corrossion, in particular around engine bay and front support beams

Fail 4 Jul 2013 37,222 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Both rear outer constant velocity gaiters deteriorating slightly

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Vehicle chassis has surface corrossion, in particular around engine bay and front support beams

Pass 21 Jun 2012 36,486 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 28 May 2012 36,481 miles

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 Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

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

Pass 5 Jul 2011 36,143 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 30 Jun 2010 34,674 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 33,899 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 32,744 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 31,224 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 29,227 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2006 29,227 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Fail 22 May 2006 29,079 miles

Front Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Corrosion has started near /side front chassis.

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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R68 SAR is a 1997 Tvr Cerbera in Blue with a 4,185cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 R68 SAR, 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.

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What year was R68 SAR registered?

R68 SAR is a 1997 Tvr Cerbera, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R68 SAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R68 SAR shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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