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J7 YEL

1996 Tvr Cerbera

Blue Petrol 4185cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

26,332 mi
Last recorded26,332 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 1996 Tvr Cerbera45,149 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ7 YEL
MakeTvr
ModelCerbera
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,185cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 26,332 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2024 26,165 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2023 26,054 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2022 25,898 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 25,751 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 25,603 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 25,377 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 24,718 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 24,681 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 24,351 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2016 24,345 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 23,344 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 22,649 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 21,678 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 21,549 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Inner Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

one retaining bolt missing from nearside catalist flange

Pass 9 Jun 2010 19,320 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

corrosion on front suspension arms not excessive

Pass 10 Jun 2009 15,781 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 11,335 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 7,975 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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J7 YEL is a 1996 Tvr Cerbera in Blue with a 4,185cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 J7 YEL, 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 J7 YEL registered?

J7 YEL is a 1996 Tvr Cerbera, first registered on 19 November 1996.

Is J7 YEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for J7 YEL shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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