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T863 KMS

1999 Tvr Cerbera

Bronze Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

38,133 mi
Last recorded38,133 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 1999 Tvr Cerbera38,350 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT863 KMS
MakeTvr
ModelCerbera
Year1999
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 38,133 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust baffles are loose

Pass 8 Aug 2025 37,893 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2024 37,227 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2023 35,744 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Aug 2023 35,744 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2022 34,399 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Aug 2022 34,399 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2021 33,868 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2021 33,868 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced body mount area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced body mount area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced body mount area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Position lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements headlights come on with sidelights on sidelight only switch (4.2.2 (a))

Pass 2 Apr 2015 32,258 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 36,982 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 36,822 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2009 36,822 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Parking brake lever pawl spring does not push the pawl positively into the ratchet teeth (3.1.5)

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

advise chassis space frame showing signs of corrosion

Pass 2 May 2008 36,334 miles
Fail 1 May 2008 36,334 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Offside Front Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Offside Rear Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

ADVISE VEHICLE OVERHEATING

Pass 21 Aug 2006 35,052 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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T863 KMS is a 1999 Tvr Cerbera in Bronze with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 T863 KMS, 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 T863 KMS registered?

T863 KMS is a 1999 Tvr Cerbera, first registered on 1 April 1999.

Is T863 KMS safe to buy?

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