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N401 BJM

1996 Tvr Cerbera

Red Petrol 4185cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2023
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

67,408 mi
Last recorded67,408 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2022
Typical for 1996 Tvr Cerbera45,149 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN401 BJM
MakeTvr
ModelCerbera
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,185cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2022 67,408 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 67,346 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 65,260 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 64,327 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2015 63,240 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 61,884 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Apr 2012 58,952 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2012 58,952 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 11 May 2011 55,718 miles

front brake pads "chattering" in n/s/f brake caliper

slight exhaust blow on both rear joints

Fail 9 May 2011 55,718 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

front brake pads "chattering" in n/s/f brake caliper

slight exhaust blow on both rear joints

Pass 25 Sep 2010 54,640 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 49,766 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 25 Sep 2008 43,377 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 38,192 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 29,080 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2006 29,080 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

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)

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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N401 BJM is a 1996 Tvr Cerbera in Red with a 4,185cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 N401 BJM, 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

How do I check the history of N401 BJM?

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What year was N401 BJM registered?

N401 BJM is a 1996 Tvr Cerbera, first registered on 12 July 1996.

Is N401 BJM safe to buy?

The MOT history for N401 BJM shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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