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P144 PBY

1997 Tvr Cerbera

Red Petrol 4185cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

78,693 mi
Last recorded78,693 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 1997 Tvr Cerbera40,609 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP144 PBY
MakeTvr
ModelCerbera
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,185cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 78,693 miles
Pass 13 May 2022 78,549 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2022 78,545 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2018 75,822 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 72,003 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 Apr 2016 68,510 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 62,617 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2014 56,817 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 53,329 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 48,671 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 44,754 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 39,836 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 34,902 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 30,367 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 25,816 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2006 19,948 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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P144 PBY is a 1997 Tvr Cerbera in Red with a 4,185cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

Across all 1997 Tvr Cerbera models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.6% with a typical mileage of 40,609 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 P144 PBY, 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 29 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 P144 PBY registered?

P144 PBY is a 1997 Tvr Cerbera, first registered on 18 April 1997.

Is P144 PBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for P144 PBY shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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