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P22 JDC

1997 Tvr Cerbera

Red Petrol 6162cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jan 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

74,858 mi
Last recorded74,858 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 1997 Tvr Cerbera40,609 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP22 JDC
MakeTvr
ModelCerbera
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,162cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 74,858 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2025 72,738 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2024 70,848 miles

Offside Rear hand brake slight low on performance

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jan 2024 70,848 miles

Offside Rear hand brake slight low on performance

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Jun 2023 70,758 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

number plate illuminated behind

Pass 11 Dec 2019 70,001 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2018 67,735 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2017 65,489 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 63,614 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 60,618 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 57,162 miles

condition of steering wheel,wiper / washers slow

Pass 30 Jan 2014 54,751 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 51,875 miles

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

Fail 17 Jan 2013 51,870 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2012 49,705 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 44,074 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2011 44,074 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Jan 2010 39,607 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 34,757 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 31,128 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 6 Dec 2006 27,658 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2006 27,658 miles

Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 15 Dec 2005 23,774 miles

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

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

oil leak

Fail 14 Dec 2005 23,770 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)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

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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P22 JDC is a 1997 Tvr Cerbera in Red with a 6,162cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P22 JDC, 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 P22 JDC registered?

P22 JDC is a 1997 Tvr Cerbera, first registered on 21 March 1997.

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