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C3 BER

2001 Tvr Cerbera

Silver Petrol 4475cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jan 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

75,316 mi
Last recorded75,316 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2026
Typical for 2001 Tvr Cerbera34,568 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC3 BER
MakeTvr
ModelCerbera
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,475cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2026 75,316 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2024 73,799 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Aug 2022 73,597 miles

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened underside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2021 73,432 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 73,241 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 71,705 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2018 71,700 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 71,236 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2017 71,229 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Power steering component(s) leaking steering rack (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Tyre has cracks in tread but NOT deep enough to reach the ply or cords

Pass 21 Jul 2016 70,933 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 69,254 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Oct 2013 67,768 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both rear handbrake cables rubbing on chassis

Fail 27 Sep 2013 67,765 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both rear handbrake cables rubbing on chassis

Pass 29 Sep 2012 63,659 miles

Outrigers starting to get rusty.

Fail 4 Sep 2012 63,655 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

Windscreen washer control missing (8.2.1a)

Windscreen wiper control missing (8.2.1a)

Outrigers starting to get rusty

Pass 27 Jun 2011 60,351 miles

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

slight oil leak from steering rack

Pass 30 Jun 2010 57,602 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2010 57,602 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Nov 2008 54,737 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 49,896 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 42,386 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2005 38,725 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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C3 BER is a 2001 Tvr Cerbera in Silver with a 4,475cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 C3 BER, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C3 BER registered?

C3 BER is a 2001 Tvr Cerbera, first registered on 21 March 2001.

Is C3 BER safe to buy?

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