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P657 NLT

1997 Tvr Cerbera

Green Petrol 4185cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2014
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

30,856 mi
Last recorded30,856 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2013
Typical for 1997 Tvr Cerbera40,609 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP657 NLT
MakeTvr
ModelCerbera
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,185cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2013 30,856 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2013 30,858 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 8 Jun 2012 28,623 miles

Oil leak

Pass 7 Jun 2011 25,219 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2010 21,794 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2009 21,714 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Apr 2009 21,714 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 21,623 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2008 21,623 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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P657 NLT is a 1997 Tvr Cerbera in Green with a 4,185cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P657 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P657 NLT registered?

P657 NLT is a 1997 Tvr Cerbera, first registered on 21 April 1997.

Is P657 NLT safe to buy?

The MOT history for P657 NLT shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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