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P814 VWX

1997 Tvr Cerbera

Blue Petrol 4185cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

36,666 mi
Last recorded36,666 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Tvr Cerbera40,609 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP814 VWX
MakeTvr
ModelCerbera
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,185cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 36,666 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2025 35,298 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2024 34,328 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2024 34,328 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2023 32,724 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2022 29,944 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2020 28,312 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 28,238 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 28,102 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 27,923 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 27,735 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 27,595 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 27,595 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 27,107 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2014 27,107 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 17 Jun 2013 26,500 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2013 26,500 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Jun 2012 25,541 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 25,141 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 24,639 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 24,077 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

Fail 28 Jan 2008 24,076 miles

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear 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 2 Jan 2007 23,863 miles

all metal frame work under vehicle corroded. offside front bottom arm corroded.

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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P814 VWX is a 1997 Tvr Cerbera in Blue with a 4,185cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 P814 VWX, 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

How do I check the history of P814 VWX?

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What year was P814 VWX registered?

P814 VWX is a 1997 Tvr Cerbera, first registered on 1 May 1997.

Is P814 VWX safe to buy?

The MOT history for P814 VWX shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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