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P343 FOD

1997 Tvr Cerbera

Silver Petrol 4185cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

55,510 mi
Last recorded55,510 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Tvr Cerbera40,609 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP343 FOD
MakeTvr
ModelCerbera
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,185cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 55,510 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2025 55,224 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2024 54,060 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2023 53,733 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2022 53,365 miles

Nearside Front Body mount is weak

Offside Centre body mount is excessively corroded and unattached

Offside Front Body mount is weak

Washer delivery is poor

Pass 16 Jul 2021 52,812 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect leaking (5.3.2 (b))

off side centre body mount is corroded

wiper motor is weak

Pass 22 Jul 2020 52,046 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 51,668 miles

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

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

reverse light is not working

Fail 11 May 2019 51,658 miles

Emissions not tested due to readings far too high (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside catalytic convertor has been cut in half and rewelded together

Offside catalytic converter has been cut in half and rewelded together

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off on near side (0.1 (a))

engine is leaking oil slightly

exhaust joints are leaking

gearbox is leaking oil

reverse lamp is not working

Pass 22 Nov 2017 50,440 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 49,652 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 49,241 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 48,359 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 47,560 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2012 46,212 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 45,516 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2010 44,915 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 43,235 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Feb 2009 43,235 miles

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

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

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

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

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)

Pass 25 Jan 2008 41,791 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2008 41,791 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside 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)

Pass 27 Jan 2007 40,507 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2007 40,506 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting cracked (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Feb 2006 87,638 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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P343 FOD is a 1997 Tvr Cerbera in Silver with a 4,185cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 P343 FOD, 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 P343 FOD registered?

P343 FOD is a 1997 Tvr Cerbera, first registered on 25 March 1997.

Is P343 FOD safe to buy?

The MOT history for P343 FOD shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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