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P885 KON

1997 Tvr Cerbera

Blue Petrol 4185cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

32,224 mi
Last recorded32,224 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 1997 Tvr Cerbera40,609 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP885 KON
MakeTvr
ModelCerbera
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,185cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 32,224 miles
Pass 17 May 2024 31,897 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2023 31,367 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2022 29,929 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2021 26,787 miles
Pass 13 May 2020 25,902 miles
Fail 13 May 2020 25,902 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 May 2019 25,886 miles
Fail 16 May 2019 25,886 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 25,775 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Aug 2015 25,685 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 5 Aug 2015 25,685 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 2 Sep 2013 25,601 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2013 25,601 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2011 25,518 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 25,380 miles

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Dec 2007 25,032 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 24,884 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2006 24,881 miles

Nearside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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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P885 KON is a 1997 Tvr Cerbera in Blue with a 4,185cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 P885 KON, 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 P885 KON?

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What year was P885 KON registered?

P885 KON is a 1997 Tvr Cerbera, first registered on 18 February 1997.

Is P885 KON safe to buy?

The MOT history for P885 KON shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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