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S17 TVR

1999 Tvr Cerbera

Silver Petrol 4185cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

76,994 mi
Last recorded76,994 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 1999 Tvr Cerbera38,350 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS17 TVR
MakeTvr
ModelCerbera
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,185cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 76,994 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2025 75,691 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2024 75,547 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2023 74,450 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 62,457 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

park brake limit only just met 16%

Pass 15 Aug 2018 61,579 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2018 61,578 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 59,700 miles

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

Nearside Front steering rack rubs bottom hose

Fail 14 Aug 2017 59,694 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported mounting broken (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Front steering rack rubs bottom hose

Pass 22 Nov 2013 59,317 miles

Hand brake low performance

Pass 3 Oct 2012 58,103 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 24 Mar 2009 58,086 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

vehicle corroded extensively all over

Pass 6 Apr 2006 54,844 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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S17 TVR is a 1999 Tvr Cerbera in Silver with a 4,185cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1999 Tvr Cerbera models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.4% with a typical mileage of 38,350 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 S17 TVR, 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 27 years old, this Tvr Cerbera is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S17 TVR registered?

S17 TVR is a 1999 Tvr Cerbera, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is S17 TVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for S17 TVR shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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