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P654 NLT

1997 Tvr Cerbera

Blue Petrol 4185cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

21,869 mi
Last recorded21,869 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2025
Typical for 1997 Tvr Cerbera40,609 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP654 NLT
MakeTvr
ModelCerbera
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,185cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2025 21,869 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2024 21,693 miles
Pass 2 May 2023 21,567 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2021 21,335 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 20,306 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 20,117 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 20,013 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 19,641 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 19,518 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2012 18,972 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 18,733 miles

Oil leak

Pass 8 Oct 2010 18,271 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2010 18,229 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 5 Oct 2009 17,781 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 5 Oct 2009 17,781 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 15 Sep 2008 17,117 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front tyres wearing off on inner edges - track check required

n/s headlamp lens cracked

Pass 15 Sep 2008 17,117 miles

front tyres wearing off on inner edges - track check required

n/s headlamp lens cracked

Fail 19 Jul 2007 16,352 miles

1,front tyres shaved off on inner edges - poss close to cords †2,n/s/r floor damaged under vehicle †3,oil leaks on gearbox & differential

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Jul 2007 16,352 miles

1,front tyres shaved off on inner edges - poss close to cords †2,n/s/r floor damaged under vehicle †3,oil leaks on gearbox & differential

Pass 12 Jul 2006 15,254 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2006 15,254 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

1.Both front tyres worn on inner edges(poss close to cords) †2.Oil leak on transmission †3.Slight exhaust blow on rear boxes †4.n/s handbrake eff slightly low

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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P654 NLT is a 1997 Tvr Cerbera in Blue with a 4,185cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 P654 NLT, 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 P654 NLT registered?

P654 NLT is a 1997 Tvr Cerbera, first registered on 1 February 1997.

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