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MD51 AXA

2001 Tvr Cerbera

Purple Petrol 4185cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2022
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

59,895 mi
Last recorded59,895 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2021
Typical for 2001 Tvr Cerbera34,568 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD51 AXA
MakeTvr
ModelCerbera
Year2001
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,185cc
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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2021 59,895 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2020 57,698 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 1 Aug 2020 57,634 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 25 May 2019 56,357 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 54,075 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 May 2018 54,060 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 manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Steering column universal joint deformed to the extent that steering is affected (2.1.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 May 2017 48,229 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Jul 2016 47,240 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 45,599 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

slight damage to near side front tyre rim protector.

oil leak on to exhausts

Fail 26 May 2015 45,599 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

slight damage to near side front tyre rim protector.

oil leak on to exhausts

Pass 14 May 2014 44,902 miles
Fail 14 May 2014 44,902 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2012 43,688 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2012 43,687 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Jun 2011 42,241 miles

o/s/r exhaust touching on heat sheild

oil leak

slight play in both rear anti roll bar links

Fail 17 Jun 2011 42,233 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

o/s/r exhaust touching on heat sheild

oil leak

slight play in both rear anti roll bar links

Pass 17 Jun 2010 39,265 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2010 39,246 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Apr 2009 37,914 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 33,387 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2007 33,364 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Mar 2006 27,636 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2006 27,393 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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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MD51 AXA is a 2001 Tvr Cerbera in Purple with a 4,185cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 MD51 AXA, 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 MD51 AXA registered?

MD51 AXA is a 2001 Tvr Cerbera, first registered on 19 December 2001.

Is MD51 AXA safe to buy?

The MOT history for MD51 AXA shows 23 tests with a 60.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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