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P287 AYJ

1996 Tvr Cerbera

Blue Petrol 4500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2025
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

80,736 mi
Last recorded80,736 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2024
Typical for 1996 Tvr Cerbera45,149 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP287 AYJ
MakeTvr
ModelCerbera
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2024 80,736 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

power steering slightly stiff in operation

Fail 20 May 2024 80,736 miles

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

power steering slightly stiff in operation

Pass 13 Jan 2022 80,727 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2022 80,727 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 15 May 2018 80,258 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 78,188 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s front outrigger corroded

Pass 26 Oct 2015 77,742 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2015 77,722 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Fail 10 Sep 2015 77,720 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Nov 2012 77,720 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Dec 2011 77,000 miles

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 29 Nov 2011 77,000 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 30 Nov 2010 76,997 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2009 75,284 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2008 70,351 miles

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

Fail 7 Apr 2008 70,350 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2007 63,177 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2007 63,173 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Brake cable locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

bonnet insecure

drivers seat back insecure

n/s/f exhaust pipe cracked

Pass 13 Jan 2006 52,935 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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P287 AYJ is a 1996 Tvr Cerbera in Blue with a 4,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 P287 AYJ, 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 P287 AYJ registered?

P287 AYJ is a 1996 Tvr Cerbera, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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