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P9 AJP

1996 Tvr Cerbera

Red Petrol 4185cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

66,465 mi
Last recorded66,465 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 1996 Tvr Cerbera45,149 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP9 AJP
MakeTvr
ModelCerbera
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,185cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 66,465 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2024 66,270 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2023 65,732 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 65,322 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020 63,921 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 63,800 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 63,540 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 63,485 miles
Fail 4 May 2018 63,485 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Coolant leak ()

Pass 25 Apr 2016 62,550 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2016 62,550 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 58,964 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 57,804 miles

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

front tyres worn off on inner edges & very close to minimum legal requirements - advise to be replaced

oil leak(s) on engine

rear tyres wearing off on inner edges & close to limit

slight p.a.s fluid leak on steering rack

wipers not parking

Fail 24 Mar 2014 57,804 miles

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

front tyres worn off on inner edges & very close to minimum legal requirements - advise to be replaced

oil leak(s) on engine

rear tyres wearing off on inner edges & n/s close to limit

slight p.a.s fluid leak on steering rack

wipers not parking

Pass 26 Apr 2013 56,487 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 55,083 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Pass 20 Aug 2010 52,009 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2010 51,989 miles

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

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Gas suspension unit damaged and likely to fail (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Front Gas suspension unit damaged and likely to fail (2.4.D.1b)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2009 46,697 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

slight fluid leak from power rack

Fail 8 Jul 2009 46,696 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

slight fluid leak from power rack

Pass 1 Sep 2008 44,328 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 38,354 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 31,516 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2006 31,516 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)

Pass 11 Oct 2005 31,396 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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P9 AJP is a 1996 Tvr Cerbera in Red with a 4,185cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 P9 AJP, 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 P9 AJP registered?

P9 AJP is a 1996 Tvr Cerbera, first registered on 23 August 1996.

Is P9 AJP safe to buy?

The MOT history for P9 AJP shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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