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F457 TVR

2001 Tvr Cerbera

Blue Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2024
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

35,746 mi
Last recorded35,746 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2023
Typical for 2001 Tvr Cerbera34,568 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF457 TVR
MakeTvr
ModelCerbera
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2023 35,746 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Jun 2023 35,723 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush Lower bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high Adjuster seized (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush Lower bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high Adjuster seized (4.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front wheels (225/40-18)fitted to rear & rear wheels (255/35-18) fitted to front & rubbing on upper suspension arm

Fail 13 Jul 2017 35,692 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing x2 (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Oil leak ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

all brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 13 Jun 2013 34,010 miles

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

nearside and offsside front lower shock mountings have free play to max limits

nearside front tyre heavely perrished

offside front tyre heavely perrished and low in presure

rear seat belts damaged

Fail 12 Jun 2013 34,010 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

An item not tested (Manual)

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

nearside and offsside front lower shock mountings have free play to max limits

nearside front tyre heavely perrished

offside front tyre heavely perrished and low in presure

rear seat belts damaged

Pass 31 Aug 2011 33,959 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

nearside front tyre heavely perrished

offside front tyre heavely perrished

Pass 10 Apr 2010 31,721 miles

nearside and offside rear seat belts starting to fray

Fail 10 Apr 2010 31,721 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

nearside and offside rear seat belts starting to fray

Pass 30 Mar 2009 30,162 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 10 Mar 2009 30,160 miles

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Jun 2007 28,355 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2006 28,191 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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F457 TVR is a 2001 Tvr Cerbera in Blue with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 F457 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 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 F457 TVR registered?

F457 TVR is a 2001 Tvr Cerbera, first registered on 22 March 2001.

Is F457 TVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for F457 TVR shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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