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TVR 191S

1997 Tvr Cerbera

Blue Petrol 4475cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

42,681 mi
Last recorded42,681 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Tvr Cerbera40,609 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTVR 191S
MakeTvr
ModelCerbera
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,475cc
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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 42,681 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2025 42,356 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2024 42,216 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2023 42,003 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2022 41,817 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2017 41,816 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 26 Jul 2016 41,518 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 41,301 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2015 41,285 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2014 40,475 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 39,969 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Apr 2012 39,415 miles

exhaust rattling

Pass 8 Apr 2011 38,191 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 4 Feb 2011 38,098 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2011 38,098 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2009 37,726 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2009

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

Pass 12 Aug 2008 35,842 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2007 33,813 miles

Oil leak

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

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

offside front rack end has slight movement.

Fail 9 Aug 2007 33,810 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Oil leak

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

hand brake has long travel.

offside front rack end has slight movement.

Pass 9 Aug 2006 30,071 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2006 30,069 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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TVR 191S is a 1997 Tvr Cerbera in Blue with a 4,475cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 TVR 191S, 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 TVR 191S?

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What year was TVR 191S registered?

TVR 191S is a 1997 Tvr Cerbera, first registered on 25 November 1997.

Is TVR 191S safe to buy?

The MOT history for TVR 191S shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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