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P879 VFU

1996 Tvr Cerbera

Red Petrol 4185cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2020
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

35,299 mi
Last recorded35,299 miles
Recorded on20 May 2019
Typical for 1996 Tvr Cerbera45,149 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP879 VFU
MakeTvr
ModelCerbera
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,185cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 May 2019 35,299 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 8 May 2019 35,299 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 33,205 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2017 33,203 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 31 May 2016 29,796 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2015 28,201 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 23,889 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Jun 2013 23,000 miles
Fail 28 May 2013 22,999 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 31 May 2012 23,000 miles

front & rear brake discs corroded

Fail 24 Sep 2011 23,000 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

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

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

N/S/F Seat front mounting has pulled through the floor

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Aug 2010 23,000 miles

front and rear brake hoses furrules corroded

front chasis cross member corroded

front suspension components corroded

n/s/r tyre wearing on edges

o/s/r tyre badly worn on inner edge

unable to fully inspect rear brake pipes due to pipes runs above heat shield and rear axle

Fail 4 Aug 2010 23,000 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front and rear brake hoses furrules corroded

front chasis cross member corroded

front suspension components corroded

n/s/r tyre wearing on edges

o/s/r tyre badly worn on inner edge

unable to fully inspect rear brake pipes due to pipes runs above heat shield and rear axle

Pass 14 Jul 2009 22,199 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 21,247 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 27 Feb 2008 21,212 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting cracked (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear exhaust insecure

Pass 15 Jun 2006 20,089 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2006 20,060 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

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

Vehicle Identification Number not permanently displayed (6.3.5.a)

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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P879 VFU is a 1996 Tvr Cerbera in Red with a 4,185cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 P879 VFU, 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 P879 VFU registered?

P879 VFU is a 1996 Tvr Cerbera, first registered on 18 November 1996.

Is P879 VFU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P879 VFU shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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