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P18 UBA

1997 Tvr Cerbera

Red Petrol 4185cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

44,423 mi
Last recorded44,423 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Tvr Cerbera40,609 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP18 UBA
MakeTvr
ModelCerbera
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,185cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 44,423 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2025 44,106 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2024 43,835 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 43,730 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 43,459 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 42,618 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 42,271 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 40,981 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 40,744 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 39,108 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 29 May 2008 39,100 miles

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 27 May 2008 39,095 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 9 May 2007 38,206 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 37,268 miles

oil leak

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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P18 UBA is a 1997 Tvr Cerbera in Red with a 4,185cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 P18 UBA, 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 P18 UBA registered?

P18 UBA is a 1997 Tvr Cerbera, first registered on 1 March 1997.

Is P18 UBA safe to buy?

The MOT history for P18 UBA shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P18 UBA have outstanding finance?

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