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N549 BJM

1996 Tvr Cerbera

Purple Petrol 4185cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2011
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

61,501 mi
Last recorded61,501 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2012
Typical for 1996 Tvr Cerbera45,149 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN549 BJM
MakeTvr
ModelCerbera
Year1996
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,185cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Fail 14 Jun 2012 61,501 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Offside Front Upper Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2010 56,635 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 55,121 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2006 51,594 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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N549 BJM is a 1996 Tvr Cerbera in Purple with a 4,185cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 N549 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 N549 BJM?

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What year was N549 BJM registered?

N549 BJM is a 1996 Tvr Cerbera, first registered on 10 June 1996.

Is N549 BJM safe to buy?

The MOT history for N549 BJM shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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