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R888 CER

1997 Tvr Cerbera

Blue Petrol 4185cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

67,085 mi
Last recorded67,085 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Tvr Cerbera40,609 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR888 CER
MakeTvr
ModelCerbera
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,185cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 67,085 miles
Pass 9 May 2025 67,072 miles
Fail 6 May 2025 67,071 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Jun 2024 67,035 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2024 67,035 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2023 66,887 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2021 66,561 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 66,344 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2020 66,344 miles

Nearside Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 66,237 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 65,995 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2018 65,983 miles

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

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 Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jul 2017 64,906 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2017 64,904 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Pass 29 Jul 2016 63,161 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inside edge

Fail 27 Jul 2016 63,151 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Both front tyres wearing on inside edge

Pass 30 Jul 2015 62,007 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 2 Sep 2014 59,732 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 59,320 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2009 58,152 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2008 54,998 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 49,449 miles

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

nearside rear tyre on the minimum legal limit (1.6mm)

offside rear tyre on the minimum legal limit (1.6mm)

Fail 31 May 2007 48,669 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

advise both rear tyre on limit

advise front pads half worn

Fail 8 Jul 2006 45,628 miles

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

handbrake adjust required †

Pass 8 Jul 2006 45,628 miles

handbrake adjust required †

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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R888 CER 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 68%.

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 R888 CER, 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 R888 CER registered?

R888 CER is a 1997 Tvr Cerbera, first registered on 1 November 1997.

Is R888 CER safe to buy?

The MOT history for R888 CER shows 25 tests with a 68% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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