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P172 SLG

1997 Tvr Cerbera

Blue Petrol 4185cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2011
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

27,188 mi
Last recorded27,188 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2010
Typical for 1997 Tvr Cerbera40,609 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP172 SLG
MakeTvr
ModelCerbera
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,185cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2010 27,188 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 25,028 miles

centre exhaust mounting starting to crack

nearside front tyre cut on sidewall

Fail 4 Sep 2009 25,018 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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

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

centre exhaust mounting starting to crack

nearside front tyre cut on sidewall

Pass 9 Sep 2008 24,486 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Sep 2008 24,486 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2007 19,721 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 19 Mar 2007 19,721 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 25 Oct 2006 19,623 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

nearside rear inner cv joint gaiter split

offside & nearside rear outer vc joint gaiter split

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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P172 SLG is a 1997 Tvr Cerbera in Blue with a 4,185cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 P172 SLG, 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 P172 SLG registered?

P172 SLG is a 1997 Tvr Cerbera, first registered on 16 April 1997.

Is P172 SLG safe to buy?

The MOT history for P172 SLG shows 8 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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