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J55 CBR

1996 Tvr Cerbera

Green Petrol 4185cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

62,935 mi
Last recorded62,935 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2025
Typical for 1996 Tvr Cerbera45,149 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ55 CBR
MakeTvr
ModelCerbera
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,185cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2025 62,935 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 2 Dec 2024 62,199 miles

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack pinion seal (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 23 Nov 2023 61,757 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component top rack seal (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 2 Dec 2022 61,088 miles

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2021 60,514 miles

slight oil leak on power steering rack

Fail 15 Nov 2021 60,514 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

slight oil leak on power steering rack

Pass 4 Dec 2020 59,984 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 59,151 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 58,126 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 56,928 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2017 56,926 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 16 May 2016 55,893 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 54,566 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 May 2014 53,516 miles

Oil leak

Pass 3 May 2013 52,480 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 May 2012 51,107 miles

front and rear discs corroded on inside

Pass 22 Jul 2011 51,079 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 50,193 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 48,643 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 46,667 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2007 44,023 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2007 44,020 miles

Nearside Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Offside Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2006 40,130 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2006 40,130 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

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

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

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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J55 CBR is a 1996 Tvr Cerbera in Green with a 4,185cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1996 Tvr Cerbera models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.7% with a typical mileage of 45,149 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 J55 CBR, 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 30 years old, this Tvr Cerbera is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J55 CBR registered?

J55 CBR is a 1996 Tvr Cerbera, first registered on 25 November 1996.

Is J55 CBR safe to buy?

The MOT history for J55 CBR shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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