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P273 APH

1996 Tvr Cerbera

Silver Petrol 4185cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

59,106 mi
Last recorded59,106 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2025
Typical for 1996 Tvr Cerbera45,149 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP273 APH
MakeTvr
ModelCerbera
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,185cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2025 59,106 miles

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Fail 15 May 2025 59,058 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper not working Wipers not always working. (3.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering linkage insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings Steering arm to hub carrier bolts loose. (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Steering linkage insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings Steering arm to hub carrier bolts loose. (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake warning light on?? Unable to check brake fluid level.

Nearside Front Securing nut missing from passenger seat.

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2024 58,542 miles

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2012 57,524 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 53,220 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 47,173 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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)

Pass 8 Mar 2010 46,220 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 43,466 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 40,443 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 36,854 miles

as to advises sheet 313044457058

Fail 23 Feb 2007 36,847 miles

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

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Tie bar/rod rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Feb 2006 33,451 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2006 33,458 miles

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

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

nail in tyre

nearside rear nail tyrer

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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P273 APH is a 1996 Tvr Cerbera in Silver with a 4,185cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 P273 APH, 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 P273 APH registered?

P273 APH is a 1996 Tvr Cerbera, first registered on 8 October 1996.

Is P273 APH safe to buy?

The MOT history for P273 APH shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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