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N4 FTW

1996 Tvr Cerbera

Red Petrol 4185cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

74,051 mi
Last recorded74,051 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 1996 Tvr Cerbera45,149 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN4 FTW
MakeTvr
ModelCerbera
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,185cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 74,051 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2024 72,979 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2024 72,898 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Jul 2023 71,875 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2022 70,753 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2021 68,678 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2021 68,678 miles

Indicator switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 27 Jan 2020 66,361 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2019 62,920 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 61,081 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 55,295 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2016 55,295 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2015 54,682 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 46,873 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 45,761 miles

Oil leak

Fail 6 Jun 2013 45,761 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Jun 2012 41,674 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 38,950 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 34,787 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2008 32,667 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2008 32,048 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Jul 2007 26,917 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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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N4 FTW is a 1996 Tvr Cerbera in Red with a 4,185cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 N4 FTW, 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 N4 FTW?

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What year was N4 FTW registered?

N4 FTW is a 1996 Tvr Cerbera, first registered on 1 December 1996.

Is N4 FTW safe to buy?

The MOT history for N4 FTW shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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