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P580 NOX

1997 Tvr Cerbera

Green Petrol 4185cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

80,639 mi
Last recorded80,639 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Tvr Cerbera40,609 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP580 NOX
MakeTvr
ModelCerbera
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,185cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 80,639 miles
Pass 17 May 2025 80,464 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil on limit (5.3.2 (b))

corrosion to suspension components

corrosion to tubular chassis/out-riggers

parking brake efficiency only just met 16%

rear anti-roll bar link ball joint dust covers are deteriorating

Pass 29 Apr 2024 80,452 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Apr 2023 80,384 miles

Nearside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2022 80,372 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2021 80,355 miles

hazard light switch deteriorating

Pass 30 Apr 2020 80,266 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 80,258 miles

coolant leak engine areas

Pass 12 Jul 2017 80,240 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 80,214 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 80,182 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)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Jul 2014 80,077 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 80,000 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 79,473 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

rear discs corroding

Pass 12 May 2010 73,999 miles

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

Fail 5 May 2010 73,998 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 carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2008 59,871 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 48,498 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2007 48,445 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Pass 5 Jul 2006 47,870 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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P580 NOX is a 1997 Tvr Cerbera in Green with a 4,185cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 P580 NOX, 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 P580 NOX registered?

P580 NOX is a 1997 Tvr Cerbera, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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