Tvr Cerbera
From 1,126 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are emissions levels exceed default limits, emissions levels exceed the manufacturer's specified limits and parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement. The top issue, emissions levels exceed default limits, caused 34 failures in 2024. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| emissions levels exceed default limits | 34 |
| emissions levels exceed the manufacturer's specified limits | 24 |
| parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement | 19 |
| lambda coefficient outside the default limits or the range specified by the manufacturer | 18 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 13 |
| emissions test unable to be completed | 12 |
| parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value | 10 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 9 |
| a headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led | 6 |
| stop lamps all missing or inoperative | 6 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. Only 19.2% of Cerbera failures are serious (safety or roadside), below the 44.4% average. When this car fails its MOT, it's more likely to be lights, wipers, or emissions than something dangerous. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £133.
Tvr Cerbera on UK roads
The fleet is shrinking: 8 scrapped or exported in the past year, a net loss of 8. Now at 80.3% of its peak (1,025 in 2003 Q4).
Quarterly breakdown
| Quarter | On road | SORN | New | Gone | Net |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Q3 | 334 | 489 | +0 | -0 | +5 |
| 2025 Q2 | 332 | 486 | +0 | -0 | +1 |
| 2025 Q1 | 275 | 542 | +0 | -8 | -8 |
| 2024 Q4 | 268 | 557 | +0 | -0 | +2 |
| 2024 Q3 | 361 | 462 | +0 | -0 | +7 |
| 2024 Q2 | 359 | 457 | +0 | -0 | +30 |
| 2024 Q1 | 286 | 500 | +0 | -39 | -39 |
| 2023 Q4 | 276 | 549 | +0 | -13 | -13 |
Source: DfT vehicle licensing statistics, 2025 Q3. Crown copyright, OGL v3.0.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 85.3% | parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement, emissions test unable to be completed |
| 1998 | 86.3% | parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value, emissions levels exceed default limits |
| 1997 | 88.8% | a brake hose ferrule excessively corroded, emissions levels exceed the manufacturer's specified limits |
Typical mileage
Half of all Cerberas tested had between 36,679 and 54,127 miles on the clock.
At 41,305 median miles, the Cerbera has 0.03 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Tvr models
| Tvr Chimaera | 87.1% |
| Tvr Tuscan | 90.5% |
| Tvr Griffith 500 | 89.4% |
Common questions
What is the Tvr Cerbera MOT pass rate?
The Tvr Cerbera has a 87.7% MOT pass rate based on 1,126 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Tvr Cerbera?
The most common MOT failure on the Tvr Cerbera is emissions levels exceed default limits, which caused 34 failures. Other common issues include emissions levels exceed the manufacturer's specified limits.
How many Tvr Cerberas are on UK roads?
There are 334 Tvr Cerberas currently licensed on UK roads, with 489 on SORN.
What is the typical mileage of a Tvr Cerbera at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Tvr Cerbera is 41,305 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 36,679 and 54,127 miles.
Buying a used Cerbera?
Start with the free tools. Look up the specific vehicle's MOT history on GOV.UK The mileage at each test will show if it's been wound back, and the advisory history tells you what's wearing. Cross-reference that against the typical failures above to see if anything looks unusual for this model.
The free data won't tell you about outstanding finance, theft markers, or write-off history. For that, you need a vehicle history check This is especially important on a private sale where you have fewer legal protections.
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