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P666 TVR

1996 Tvr Cerbera

Blue Petrol 4185cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

68,484 mi
Last recorded68,484 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2021
Typical for 1996 Tvr Cerbera45,149 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP666 TVR
MakeTvr
ModelCerbera
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,185cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2021 68,484 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2019 67,889 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2019 67,889 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 Oct 2018 66,400 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 30 Oct 2018 66,400 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 3 Nov 2017 64,649 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2017 64,649 miles

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Pass 28 Oct 2016 63,578 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Upper Steering column universal joint is slightly deteriorated on steering shaft by bulkhead (2.1.5)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipes to silencers (7.1.2)

Fail 26 Oct 2016 63,575 miles

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

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Upper Steering column universal joint is slightly deteriorated on steering shaft by bulkhead (2.1.5)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2015 63,163 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front top and lower arms show slight corrosion,

Pass 18 Nov 2011 60,626 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 57,102 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 49,947 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2009

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Jul 2008 45,929 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 42,457 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

handbrake high

slight paly in n/s track rod

slight play in o/s track rod

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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P666 TVR is a 1996 Tvr Cerbera in Blue with a 4,185cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 P666 TVR, 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 P666 TVR registered?

P666 TVR is a 1996 Tvr Cerbera, first registered on 16 August 1996.

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