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T476 JCP

1999 Tvr Cerbera

Yellow Petrol 4475cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

54,774 mi
Last recorded54,774 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 1999 Tvr Cerbera38,350 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT476 JCP
MakeTvr
ModelCerbera
Year1999
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,475cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 54,774 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2024 52,591 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2024 52,579 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at manifold (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2023 49,690 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2022 49,364 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 48,773 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2018 48,270 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2017 47,904 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 47,157 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 46,434 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2013 46,434 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Feb 2012 44,843 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 44,623 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 26 Jul 2011 44,623 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Jan 2010 42,992 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 19 Aug 2008 42,911 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2008 42,909 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2007 39,010 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2007 39,010 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear tyres low on tread

front and rear discs rusty

front pads getting low

n/s front tyre worn badly on inner edge

n/s rear lower shock bush worn

outer chassis arms rusty

Pass 9 Feb 2006 38,152 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2006 38,147 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Inner Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Outer Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Inner Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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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T476 JCP is a 1999 Tvr Cerbera in Yellow with a 4,475cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1999 Tvr Cerbera models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.4% with a typical mileage of 38,350 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 T476 JCP, 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 27 years old, this Tvr Cerbera is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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T476 JCP is a 1999 Tvr Cerbera, first registered on 5 March 1999.

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