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T1 VVE

2003 Tvr Cerbera

Red Petrol 4185cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

75,531 mi
Last recorded75,531 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Tvr Cerbera24,154 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT1 VVE
MakeTvr
ModelCerbera
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,185cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2017 75,531 miles

hand brake performance only just acceptable

Fail 5 Jan 2017 75,531 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

hand brake performance only just acceptable

Pass 1 Oct 2015 75,401 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 75,263 miles

front tyres worn on inner edges

slight leak exhaust manifold area

Pass 15 Aug 2012 69,983 miles

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

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

slight leak on exhaust

Pass 2 Aug 2011 65,004 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 60,150 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2009 59,155 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 24 Jun 2009 59,153 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 17 Jun 2008 58,116 miles
Fail 20 May 2008 57,560 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 24 Jan 2008 56,644 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 55,968 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 14 Dec 2006 55,966 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Coolant leak

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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T1 VVE is a 2003 Tvr Cerbera in Red with a 4,185cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2003 Tvr Cerbera models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.0% with a typical mileage of 24,154 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 T1 VVE, 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 23 years old, this Tvr Cerbera is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was T1 VVE registered?

T1 VVE is a 2003 Tvr Cerbera, first registered on 23 December 2003.

Is T1 VVE safe to buy?

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