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P953 BPK

1996 Tvr Cerbera

Purple Petrol 4185cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2025
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

73,739 mi
Last recorded73,739 miles
Recorded on23 May 2024
Typical for 1996 Tvr Cerbera45,149 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP953 BPK
MakeTvr
ModelCerbera
Year1996
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,185cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 May 2024 73,739 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2023 72,191 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Just 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Apr 2022 70,025 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2021 68,352 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 65,358 miles
Pass 12 May 2018 63,350 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2017 61,564 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 59,539 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 56,981 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 54,266 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 50,803 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2012 50,698 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2011 45,514 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 42,341 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 41,245 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2007 35,992 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2006 32,138 miles

nearside front wheel bearing noise when rotated

steering universal joint tight to turn

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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P953 BPK is a 1996 Tvr Cerbera in Purple with a 4,185cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

Across all 1996 Tvr Cerbera models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.7% with a typical mileage of 45,149 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 P953 BPK, 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 30 years old, this Tvr Cerbera is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P953 BPK registered?

P953 BPK is a 1996 Tvr Cerbera, first registered on 1 November 1996.

Is P953 BPK safe to buy?

The MOT history for P953 BPK shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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