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SPR 3X

1997 Tvr Cerbera

Silver Petrol 4185cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

88,451 mi
Last recorded88,451 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 1997 Tvr Cerbera40,609 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSPR 3X
MakeTvr
ModelCerbera
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,185cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 88,451 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2025 88,446 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2024 86,939 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2022 85,096 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2022 82,790 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2021 80,551 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2021 80,551 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jan 2020 78,760 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2019 77,037 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2018 75,460 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 73,917 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 72,495 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 71,843 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 71,841 miles

all four tyres starting to crack in the treads

Pass 7 Mar 2013 71,355 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 70,650 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 24 Feb 2011 69,201 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 67,134 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 63,968 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 58,450 miles

suspension arms/mounts corroding

Pass 18 Jan 2007 52,387 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2006 46,661 miles

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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SPR 3X is a 1997 Tvr Cerbera in Silver with a 4,185cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SPR 3X, 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

How do I check the history of SPR 3X?

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What year was SPR 3X registered?

SPR 3X is a 1997 Tvr Cerbera, first registered on 2 July 1997.

Is SPR 3X safe to buy?

The MOT history for SPR 3X shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SPR 3X have outstanding finance?

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