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D21 TVR

1999 Tvr Cerbera

Yellow Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

65,030 mi
Last recorded65,030 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 1999 Tvr Cerbera38,350 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD21 TVR
MakeTvr
ModelCerbera
Year1999
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 65,030 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2025 63,875 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2024 63,858 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2023 62,404 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jan 2023 62,399 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 58,978 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 57,955 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Sep 2020 57,943 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 52,567 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 52,040 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 51,534 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2017 51,523 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 1 Dec 2016 48,269 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Fail 16 Nov 2016 48,254 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

Offside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

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

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 19 Nov 2015 45,715 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2015 45,715 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 25 Apr 2015 44,683 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 43,373 miles

rear brake discs corroded and pitted

rear exhaust section corroded and deterioating in places

underbody heavily undersealed in places

Fail 16 Apr 2014 43,369 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake discs corroded and pitted

rear exhaust section corroded and deterioating in places

underbody heavily undersealed in places

Pass 4 Sep 2013 43,137 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 43,113 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2011 42,961 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 10 Mar 2011 42,961 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 42,588 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2007 42,437 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 39,912 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2006 39,907 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

N/S/R OUTTER DRIVE SHAFT BOOT SPLIT

Pass 19 Oct 2005 37,110 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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D21 TVR is a 1999 Tvr Cerbera in Yellow with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 D21 TVR, 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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What year was D21 TVR registered?

D21 TVR is a 1999 Tvr Cerbera, first registered on 8 January 1999.

Is D21 TVR safe to buy?

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