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A1 MVU

2001 Tvr Cerbera

Blue Petrol 4475cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2021
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

66,141 mi
Last recorded66,141 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2020
Typical for 2001 Tvr Cerbera34,568 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA1 MVU
MakeTvr
ModelCerbera
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,475cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2020 66,141 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 65,736 miles

nearside front tyre inner side wall has slight damage.

Pass 3 Sep 2013 65,424 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre inner sidewall slightly damaged

Fail 16 Aug 2012 65,065 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

cut in offside rear tyre inner wall

nearside front chassis rail damaged

nearside front tyre inner wall damaged

Pass 16 Aug 2012 65,065 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

cut in offside rear tyre inner wall

nearside front chassis rail damaged

nearside front tyre inner wall damaged

Pass 5 Jul 2011 63,829 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 19 Jul 2010 61,302 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 24 Jul 2009 59,841 miles

o/s & n/s tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 19 Jul 2007 58,590 miles

all 4 tyres tread wearing low on inner edge

Fail 19 Jul 2007 58,585 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Steering column universal joint locking device insecure (2.1.6)

all 4 tyres tread wearing low on inner edges

Pass 7 Jul 2006 56,589 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2006 56,589 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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A1 MVU is a 2001 Tvr Cerbera in Blue with a 4,475cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2001 Tvr Cerbera models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.9% with a typical mileage of 34,568 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 A1 MVU, 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 25 years old, this Tvr Cerbera is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A1 MVU registered?

A1 MVU is a 2001 Tvr Cerbera, first registered on 10 April 2001.

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