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P780 NOP

1997 Tvr Cerbera

Red Petrol 4185cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

56,099 mi
Last recorded56,099 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Tvr Cerbera40,609 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP780 NOP
MakeTvr
ModelCerbera
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,185cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 56,099 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2025 54,789 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2024 54,049 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2023 53,029 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2022 52,422 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 51,397 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 50,229 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2013 50,094 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 1 Sep 2011 49,138 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)

Pass 11 Aug 2010 47,877 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2010 47,877 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2009 45,830 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2009 45,830 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2008 42,321 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 37,943 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 33,452 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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P780 NOP is a 1997 Tvr Cerbera in Red with a 4,185cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 P780 NOP, 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 P780 NOP registered?

P780 NOP is a 1997 Tvr Cerbera, first registered on 21 February 1997.

Is P780 NOP safe to buy?

The MOT history for P780 NOP shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P780 NOP have outstanding finance?

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