1996 TVR Cerbera 4.2L Petrol · P666 TVR
1996 TVR Cerbera (4.2L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1996. Recorded mileage 68,484 miles. MOT expired on 17 Jun 2022. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- TVR CERBERA
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 17 Jun 2022
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 68,484 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 4.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
P666 TVR Key Findings
- 16 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/06/2021
- 68,484 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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Known faults for TVR TVR Cerbera
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
P666 TVR Mileage History
- 22/01/200742,457 mi
- 24/07/200845,929 mi+3,472 mi
- 25/08/200949,947 mi+4,018 mi
- 14/10/201057,102 mi+7,155 mi
- 18/11/201160,626 mi+3,524 mi
- 30/10/201563,163 mi+2,537 mi
- 26/10/201663,575 mi+412 mi
- 28/10/201663,578 mi+3 mi
- 03/11/201764,649 mi+1,071 mi
- 03/11/201764,649 mi
- 30/10/201866,400 mi+1,751 mi
- 30/10/201866,400 mi
- 29/11/201967,889 mi+1,489 mi
- 29/11/201967,889 mi
- 18/06/202168,484 mi+595 mi
Average of roughly 1,807 miles per year across 15 recorded odometer readings.
P666 TVR MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
16 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Tvr Cerbera (P666 TVR) between January 2007 and June 2021.
The record contains 11 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 18 June 2021 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (12 issues), Suspension (9 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 21 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)”; “Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)”; “Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)”.
Common Problems: TVR CERBERA
Known issues reported by owners and MOT testers.
- AJP8 Engine Tappet Adjustment(Serious)
The Speed Eight engine requires regular, specialist tappet adjustments. If ignored, it can lead to valve damage.
- Chassis Rot (Main Rails & Outriggers)(Serious)
Like the Chimaera, the Cerbera chassis is prone to rust, but access is even more restricted, making inspection difficult.
- Electrical Gremlins & Wiring Loom(Moderate)
Hand-built wiring harnesses vary car to car, leading to inconsistent electrical reliability. Central locking, door solenoids, immobilisers, lights and cooling fans are all prone to moisture-related failures.
- Cooling System Overheating(Serious)
The cooling system is a known weak point. Faulty fan switching relays, inefficient radiator airflow and coolant leaks can cause overheating in traffic. Water pump and radiator seal failures are common even on well-maintained cars.
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- AJP8 Engine Tappet AdjustmentSerious
The Speed Eight engine requires regular, specialist tappet adjustments. If ignored, it can lead to valve damage.
- Chassis Rot (Main Rails & Outriggers)Serious
Like the Chimaera, the Cerbera chassis is prone to rust, but access is even more restricted, making inspection difficult.
- Electrical Gremlins & Wiring LoomModerate
Hand-built wiring harnesses vary car to car, leading to inconsistent electrical reliability. Central locking, door solenoids, immobilisers, lights and cooling fans are all prone to moisture-related failures.
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