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N152 HWC

1996 Tvr Cerbera

Purple Petrol 4185cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

48,029 mi
Last recorded48,029 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 1996 Tvr Cerbera45,149 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN152 HWC
MakeTvr
ModelCerbera
Year1996
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,185cc
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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 48,029 miles
Pass 1 May 2025 47,207 miles
Pass 2 May 2024 46,572 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2023 45,540 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 44,706 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2008 44,690 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2008 44,599 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2007 44,598 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

SOME SURFACE CORROSSION OF O/S & N/S UPPER & LOWER SUSPENSION ARMS,& BOTH REAR UPPER ARMS(ITEMS SERVICEABLE AT TIME OF TEST)

Pass 13 Jun 2006 44,556 miles

SOME SUFACE CORROSSION OF ALL FRON T SUSPENSION COMPONANTS ITEMS SERVICEABLE AT TIME OF TEST

Fail 30 Mar 2006 44,555 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

BOTH FRONT TYRES SMOOTH INSIDE EDGES/SOME SURFACE CORROSSION OF ALL FRONT SUSPENSION COMPONANTS ITEMS SERVICEABLE AT TIME OF TEST

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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N152 HWC is a 1996 Tvr Cerbera in Purple with a 4,185cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 N152 HWC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N152 HWC registered?

N152 HWC is a 1996 Tvr Cerbera, first registered on 21 May 1996.

Is N152 HWC safe to buy?

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