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TVR 1W

1999 Tvr Cerbera

Purple Petrol 4475cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

38,398 mi
Last recorded38,398 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 1999 Tvr Cerbera38,350 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTVR 1W
MakeTvr
ModelCerbera
Year1999
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,475cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 38,398 miles
Pass 28 May 2025 38,032 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2024 37,324 miles
Fail 9 May 2024 37,294 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2015 37,012 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 30 Aug 2014 36,946 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2013 36,857 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2012 36,669 miles

Offside Outer Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension slightly distorted (2.4.G.4a)

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

Fail 8 Oct 2011 36,370 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Oct 2011 36,370 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2010 36,125 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2009 35,894 miles

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2009 35,894 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2008 34,884 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2007 33,691 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2006 33,245 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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TVR 1W is a 1999 Tvr Cerbera in Purple with a 4,475cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 TVR 1W, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of TVR 1W?

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What year was TVR 1W registered?

TVR 1W is a 1999 Tvr Cerbera, first registered on 7 July 1999.

Is TVR 1W safe to buy?

The MOT history for TVR 1W shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does TVR 1W have outstanding finance?

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