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P952 CCT

1997 Tvr Cerbera

Red Petrol 4185cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

57,934 mi
Last recorded57,934 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Tvr Cerbera40,609 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP952 CCT
MakeTvr
ModelCerbera
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,185cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 57,934 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2023 57,648 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2021 56,937 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2020 56,444 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2018 55,454 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2017 54,406 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 53,052 miles

all four brake discs slightly corroded

nearside front lower arm inner bolt only just touching locking device.

Fail 4 Jan 2017 53,052 miles

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

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

all four brake discs slightly corroded

nearside front lower arm inner bolt only just touching locking device.

Fail 14 Dec 2016 53,051 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all four brake discs slightly corroded

nearside front lower arm bolt only just touching locking device

reversing light on all the time showing white light to rear

Pass 14 May 2015 53,040 miles
Fail 14 May 2015 53,040 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 7 Aug 2013 52,315 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2013 52,312 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Jul 2012 50,489 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2012 50,415 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2011 48,069 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2011 48,067 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2010 44,337 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2010 44,331 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 emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Off Side Rear Inner Drive Shaft Boot Deteriorated

Pass 3 Aug 2009 42,358 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 3 Aug 2009 42,358 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 7 Aug 2008 40,133 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2008 40,133 miles

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 Front Upper Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Aug 2007 38,236 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 34,500 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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P952 CCT is a 1997 Tvr Cerbera in Red with a 4,185cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 P952 CCT, 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 P952 CCT registered?

P952 CCT is a 1997 Tvr Cerbera, first registered on 1 May 1997.

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The MOT history for P952 CCT shows 25 tests with a 64% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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