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P4 PFC

1997 Tvr Cerbera

Blue Petrol 4185cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

19,974 mi
Last recorded19,974 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 1997 Tvr Cerbera40,609 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP4 PFC
MakeTvr
ModelCerbera
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,185cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 19,974 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2024 19,646 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2023 19,353 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2022 18,569 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 17,723 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 17,024 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 17,018 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 16,953 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2015 16,778 miles

Underside of car very rusty.

Pass 11 Aug 2014 16,712 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2014 16,709 miles

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

engine noisey

no visable reg plate light ,may be backlit

underside rusty in places

Pass 5 Aug 2013 16,524 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2008 16,387 miles

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

Fail 4 Feb 2008 16,350 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2007 15,641 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 9 Feb 2006 15,307 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2006 15,307 miles

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

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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P4 PFC is a 1997 Tvr Cerbera in Blue with a 4,185cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 P4 PFC, 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 P4 PFC registered?

P4 PFC is a 1997 Tvr Cerbera, first registered on 21 February 1997.

Is P4 PFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P4 PFC shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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