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P214 FEP

1997 Tvr Cerbera

Silver Petrol 4185cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2019
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

31,045 mi
Last recorded31,045 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2018
Typical for 1997 Tvr Cerbera40,609 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP214 FEP
MakeTvr
ModelCerbera
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,185cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2018 31,045 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 30,515 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 Jan 2012 30,498 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

BOTH REAR TYRES 2-3ML

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Nov 2010 28,279 miles

BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS WORN & PITTED / SOME SURFACE CORROSION OF ALL FRONT & REAR CHASSIS MEMBERS & ALL FRONT & REAR SUSPENSION COMPONANTS (ITEMS SERVICEABLE AT TIME OF TEST)

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

Fail 23 Nov 2010 28,279 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar missing (2.4.G.1)

BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS WORN & PITTED / SOME SURFACE CORROSION OF ALL FRONT & REAR CHASSIS MEMBERS & ALL FRONT & REAR SUSPENSION COMPONANTS (ITEMS SERVICEABLE AT TIME OF TEST)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2009 26,045 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2008 25,339 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2008 25,339 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)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Aug 2007 20,980 miles
Pass 20 May 2006 20,416 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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P214 FEP is a 1997 Tvr Cerbera in Silver with a 4,185cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 P214 FEP, 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.

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What year was P214 FEP registered?

P214 FEP is a 1997 Tvr Cerbera, first registered on 2 May 1997.

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