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LJ51 YEF

2001 Tvr Cerbera

Black Petrol 4475cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2021
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

32,506 mi
Last recorded32,506 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2020
Typical for 2001 Tvr Cerbera34,568 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ51 YEF
MakeTvr
ModelCerbera
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,475cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2020 32,506 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 32,117 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2017 31,880 miles

replacement (alternative) rear fog light switch fitted

Pass 15 Jun 2016 31,046 miles

ALL brake discs heavily corroded

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

all seat belts slow to retract back

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

play in offside steering rack inner joint

Fail 2 Jun 2016 31,046 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

ALL brake discs heavily corroded

all seat belts slow to retract back

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

play in offside steering rack inner joint

Pass 20 Apr 2011 29,429 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2011 29,412 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting cracked (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 3 Feb 2010 27,084 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2010 27,079 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Nov 2008 26,232 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 23,713 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 22,021 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2006 22,021 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 2 Aug 2006 21,991 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Fail 27 Apr 2006 20,150 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) 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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LJ51 YEF is a 2001 Tvr Cerbera in Black with a 4,475cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 LJ51 YEF, 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 LJ51 YEF registered?

LJ51 YEF is a 2001 Tvr Cerbera, first registered on 7 September 2001.

Is LJ51 YEF safe to buy?

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