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P7 EGE

1997 Tvr Cerbera

Silver Petrol 4185cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2026
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

36,126 mi
Last recorded36,126 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2025
Typical for 1997 Tvr Cerbera40,609 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP7 EGE
MakeTvr
ModelCerbera
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,185cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2025 36,126 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 36,049 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 33,336 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 29 Mar 2018 32,701 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 32,320 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2017 32,280 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Fail 18 Nov 2016 32,188 miles

Emissions not tested engine overheating and oil light flashing (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis out rigger (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis out rigger (6.1.B.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear upper (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Nov 2016 32,187 miles

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

engine coolant over heats

front power steering components damp

Fail 20 Oct 2016 32,186 miles

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

engine coolant over heats

front power steering components damp

Pass 11 May 2015 31,815 miles

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

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

Fail 8 May 2015 31,808 miles

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

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2013 29,922 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2013 29,918 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Nearside Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Lower An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 2 Jul 2012 29,642 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2012 29,631 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)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 May 2011 29,465 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2010 27,962 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2009 26,234 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2008 25,771 miles

rear exhaust paste repaired

Fail 1 Apr 2008 25,766 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 11 Mar 2008 25,712 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2007 24,445 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 22,746 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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P7 EGE is a 1997 Tvr Cerbera in Silver with a 4,185cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 P7 EGE, 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 P7 EGE registered?

P7 EGE is a 1997 Tvr Cerbera, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P7 EGE safe to buy?

The MOT history for P7 EGE shows 23 tests with a 60.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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