2001 TVR Cerbera 4.5L Petrol · S77 FOR

The most recent MOT in May 2026 resulted in a pass, but the advisories reveal a persistent neglect of essential maintenance. The handbrake represents the main risk pattern and a clearly worsening trend. It was first flagged for low readings in 2019, deteriorated to a major failure in 2024 for insufficient efficiency, and has remained borderline in both 2025 and 2026. This chronic fault points to seized mechanisms or worn components that have simply been ignored over several years. The condition trend is worsening further because a new advisory for rear suspension noise appeared in 2026. With roughly 24,000 miles covered over 25 years, the annual average is under 1,000 miles. This exceptionally low mileage signal is ambiguous. While it suggests the engine and drivetrain have been spared from high-mileage fatigue, it strongly implies the car has endured long periods of inactivity. Extended standing is notorious for destroying perishable components like rubber bushes, brake cables, and exhaust internals, which directly explains the recurring handbrake failures and the new suspension noise. The 2024 emissions failure on the left bank for excessive carbon monoxide, hydrocarbons, and an out-of-spec lambda reading is also a concern.