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P954 BPK

1996 Tvr Cerbera

Green Petrol 4185cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

143,326 mi
Last recorded143,326 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2025
Typical for 1996 Tvr Cerbera45,149 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP954 BPK
MakeTvr
ModelCerbera
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,185cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2025 143,326 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2024 140,979 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2022 137,742 miles

FAILED B.E.T EMISSIONS TEST

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Dec 2021 135,910 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 134,541 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2019 133,335 miles

FAILED B.E.T EMISSIONS TEST

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 10 Dec 2019 133,334 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Dec 2018 131,595 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 128,479 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2017 128,475 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2016 125,867 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2016 125,867 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded marked in yellow chalk (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 123,216 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 119,625 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 113,143 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 108,619 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 106,862 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Oct 2009 102,930 miles

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

handbrake travel sligh high

Pass 20 Oct 2008 100,872 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

hand brake travel high

Pass 30 Oct 2007 95,575 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2006 87,516 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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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P954 BPK is a 1996 Tvr Cerbera in Green with a 4,185cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 P954 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 P954 BPK registered?

P954 BPK is a 1996 Tvr Cerbera, first registered on 8 November 1996.

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