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P17 TVR

1998 Tvr Cerbera

Blue Petrol 4475cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

61,130 mi
Last recorded61,130 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2025
Typical for 1998 Tvr Cerbera42,990 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP17 TVR
MakeTvr
ModelCerbera
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,475cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2025 61,130 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2023 60,648 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2022 60,325 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2021 59,609 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 59,180 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 57,675 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 56,949 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge wearing thin (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' and zone b (8.3.1a)

corrosion on all suspension arms . Corrosion on chassis tubes not holed

Fail 1 Jun 2017 56,947 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Fuel pipe leaking pipe to rear of pump (7.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' and zone b (8.3.1a)

corrosion on all suspension arms . Corrosion on chassis tubes not holed

Pass 25 Apr 2016 53,523 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Centre Rear exhaust rubber mount broken system supported by other mounts

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside rear also (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened offside rear also (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush d bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 50,821 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2014 48,016 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

fuel pump close to n/s rear arm

Fail 23 Apr 2014 48,016 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

fuel pump close to n/s rear arm

Pass 15 Feb 2013 45,939 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 15 Feb 2012 44,306 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Feb 2011 41,712 miles

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

corrosion /wear on rear brake discs

Pass 6 Jan 2010 40,162 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Fail 19 Oct 2009 40,009 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 4 Sep 2008 38,026 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 36,181 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 33,648 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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P17 TVR is a 1998 Tvr Cerbera in Blue with a 4,475cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

Across all 1998 Tvr Cerbera models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.2% with a typical mileage of 42,990 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 P17 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 28 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 P17 TVR registered?

P17 TVR is a 1998 Tvr Cerbera, first registered on 6 November 1998.

Is P17 TVR safe to buy?

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