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R78 EAN

1997 Tvr Cerbera

Silver Petrol 4185cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

58,492 mi
Last recorded58,492 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 1997 Tvr Cerbera40,609 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR78 EAN
MakeTvr
ModelCerbera
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,185cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 58,492 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2024 58,466 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2023 58,451 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2022 58,424 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 58,323 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 58,273 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 58,213 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 58,023 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 57,625 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 21 Sep 2017 57,603 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)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak dripping on exhaust ()

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

Pass 5 Sep 2016 56,706 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 55,146 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 53,677 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2014 53,678 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Feb 2014 53,609 miles

front brake pads loose in calipers

slight leak on p.a.s rack

surface rust on brake discs

Fail 5 Feb 2014 53,609 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake pads loose in calipers

slight leak on p.a.s rack

surface rust on brake discs

Pass 25 Jul 2012 50,444 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 24 Jul 2012 50,444 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 hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 1 Apr 2011 47,823 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 16 Mar 2011 47,819 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Both headlamp reflectors corroded.

Both rear tyres close to legal limit.

Fluid leaking around steering rack area.

Pass 25 Feb 2010 42,138 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 4 Feb 2010 42,004 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Jan 2009 40,637 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2009 40,637 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 30 Oct 2007 40,366 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 40,095 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2006 40,095 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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R78 EAN is a 1997 Tvr Cerbera in Silver with a 4,185cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 R78 EAN, 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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R78 EAN is a 1997 Tvr Cerbera, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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