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P157 XDW

1996 Tvr Cerbera

Black Petrol 4185cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2025
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

48,693 mi
Last recorded48,693 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2024
Typical for 1996 Tvr Cerbera45,149 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP157 XDW
MakeTvr
ModelCerbera
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,185cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2024 48,693 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 48,680 miles

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

front number plate cracked

Pass 15 Nov 2005 42,053 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2005 42,053 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Fail 3 Nov 2005 42,053 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Front Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Fail 29 Oct 2005 41,991 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3) DANGEROUS

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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P157 XDW is a 1996 Tvr Cerbera in Black with a 4,185cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P157 XDW, 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.

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What year was P157 XDW registered?

P157 XDW is a 1996 Tvr Cerbera, first registered on 26 November 1996.

Is P157 XDW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P157 XDW shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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