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MH51 TEA

2001 Tvr Cerbera

Purple Petrol 4475cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

33,208 mi
Last recorded33,208 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Tvr Cerbera34,568 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMH51 TEA
MakeTvr
ModelCerbera
Year2001
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,475cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 33,208 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2024 28,644 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2023 28,221 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2022 27,963 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2021 27,684 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 27,427 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 26,683 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 25,445 miles

under trays

Pass 16 Aug 2017 24,923 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 23,662 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 22,495 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2014 21,322 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2013 19,276 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

number plates accectable

Pass 16 Aug 2012 17,489 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 16 Aug 2012 17,489 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 23 Aug 2011 16,968 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 2 Aug 2011 16,968 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Apr 2010 16,303 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 16,003 miles

handbrake effiency

Fail 9 Mar 2007 13,638 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 9 Mar 2007 13,638 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2006 10,577 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2006 10,577 miles

Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Fail 8 Feb 2006 102,154 miles

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

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

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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MH51 TEA is a 2001 Tvr Cerbera in Purple with a 4,475cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 MH51 TEA, 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

How do I check the history of MH51 TEA?

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What year was MH51 TEA registered?

MH51 TEA is a 2001 Tvr Cerbera, first registered on 10 October 2001.

Is MH51 TEA safe to buy?

The MOT history for MH51 TEA shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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