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T33 VVR

1999 Tvr Cerbera

Green Petrol 4475cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

53,192 mi
Last recorded53,192 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 1999 Tvr Cerbera38,350 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT33 VVR
MakeTvr
ModelCerbera
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,475cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 53,192 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2024 52,986 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 52,591 miles

0.15% 180ppm 1.014 0.05%

Pass 16 Apr 2016 52,248 miles

minor oil leak

Pass 14 Mar 2015 51,670 miles

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

underside of vehice has covers

Pass 1 Feb 2014 50,029 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2013 47,564 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2013 47,519 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Pass 11 Dec 2012 47,457 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Fail 11 Dec 2012 47,457 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 44,917 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 42,788 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2010 40,880 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

n/s rear inner and outer driveshaft gaiters split

o/s rear inner and outer driveshaft gaiters split

Fail 5 Mar 2010 40,880 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

n/s rear inner and outer driveshaft gaiters split

o/s rear inner and outer driveshaft gaiters split

Pass 4 Mar 2009 40,720 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2009 40,712 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2008 40,099 miles

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

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

both side rear inner & outer drive shaft boots split

Fail 26 Feb 2008 40,099 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

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

both side rear inner & outer drive shaft boots split

Pass 1 Mar 2007 37,858 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2006 33,030 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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T33 VVR is a 1999 Tvr Cerbera in Green with a 4,475cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1999 Tvr Cerbera models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.4% with a typical mileage of 38,350 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 T33 VVR, 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 27 years old, this Tvr Cerbera is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was T33 VVR registered?

T33 VVR is a 1999 Tvr Cerbera, first registered on 1 March 1999.

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