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P378 CPG

1997 Tvr Cerbera

Purple Petrol 4185cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

48,764 mi
Last recorded48,764 miles
Recorded on7 May 2025
Typical for 1997 Tvr Cerbera40,609 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP378 CPG
MakeTvr
ModelCerbera
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,185cc
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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 May 2025 48,764 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2019 47,544 miles

Rear registration plate light dim

Fail 26 Apr 2019 47,544 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear registration plate light dim

Pass 31 Jul 2014 47,454 miles

Oil leak

Fail 30 Jul 2014 47,419 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Jun 2013 46,814 miles

chassis has corrsion

n/s/f o/s/f tyres wearing on inner edge

rear diff has slight oil leak

slight oil leak from o/s/f shock absorber

wipers poor

Pass 30 Jun 2012 46,101 miles

front discs inner edges pitted and corroded

front suspension arms surface corrosion

handbrake effort poor

n/s/f tyre wall damage

rear brake hose ferrules corroded

rear chassis has surface corrosion

Pass 28 May 2011 45,946 miles

front discs corroded and pitted

front pads low

handbrake effort poor,(adjustment poor)

n/s/f tyre wall damage

rear plate lights dim

Pass 12 Jun 2010 45,473 miles

front pads low

front tyres worn inner edges

handbrake effort poor

o/s/f aim high

rear diff leaking

rear plate poorly lit

screen chipped

tyres touching wheel arches

wipers smear

exhaust rubber split

front discs corroded inner edges

front pads low

Pass 23 May 2009 43,960 miles

all tyres lightly rub wheel arches

front brake discs in poor condition

handbrake effort low - 20%

o/s headlamp beam image poor

rear number plate poorly lit

wiper blades smeary

wiper mechanism weak when screen is dry

Pass 21 Jun 2008 41,829 miles

O/S/R/ BRAKE LAMP DIM

SLIGHT BRAKE JUDDER O/S/F

Pass 16 May 2007 41,179 miles
Fail 16 May 2007 41,179 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 9 Mar 2006 39,700 miles

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)

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

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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P378 CPG is a 1997 Tvr Cerbera in Purple with a 4,185cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 1997 Tvr Cerbera models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.6% with a typical mileage of 40,609 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 P378 CPG, 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 P378 CPG registered?

P378 CPG is a 1997 Tvr Cerbera, first registered on 21 June 1997.

Is P378 CPG safe to buy?

The MOT history for P378 CPG shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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