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V165 DAU

1999 Tvr Cerbera

Blue Petrol 4475cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

39,211 mi
Last recorded39,211 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2026
Typical for 1999 Tvr Cerbera38,350 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV165 DAU
MakeTvr
ModelCerbera
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,475cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2026 39,211 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2025 38,395 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Feb 2024 37,599 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2023 36,084 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2021 35,311 miles

Rear subframe surface corrosion

Pass 2 Nov 2020 34,443 miles

areas of chassis frame rusted

Pass 30 Mar 2019 33,332 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 32,707 miles
Pass 20 May 2017 32,040 miles

park brake 16%

Pass 28 May 2016 31,488 miles

parking brake efficiency just met, needs adjustment

Pass 26 Mar 2015 30,779 miles

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

oil leak on engine

slight play in n/s/r anti-roll bar link

Fail 25 Mar 2015 30,779 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

oil leak on engine

slight play in n/s/r anti-roll bar link

Pass 26 Jul 2014 29,823 miles

nearside rear park brake

Pass 15 Jun 2013 29,107 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2012 27,714 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 26,792 miles

electrical connections on fuel pump corroding

steel cooling system pipes under bonnet heavily corroded

Fail 13 May 2011 26,788 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

electrical connections on fuel pump corroding

steel cooling system pipes under bonnet heavily corroded

Pass 6 Mar 2010 25,744 miles

general under-frame and chassis rusted and flaking.

Pass 2 Mar 2009 24,629 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 26 Feb 2009 24,627 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 20 Dec 2008 24,483 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (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)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 28 Nov 2007 23,070 miles

Both front discs inner faces scored

Extensive surface corrosion on chassis

Fail 26 Nov 2007 23,067 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Both front discs inner faces scored

Extensive surface corrosion on chassis

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

Pass 16 Dec 2006 21,432 miles

chassis rusted and flaking.

Pass 17 Dec 2005 20,174 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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V165 DAU is a 1999 Tvr Cerbera in Blue with a 4,475cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 V165 DAU, 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 V165 DAU registered?

V165 DAU is a 1999 Tvr Cerbera, first registered on 2 September 1999.

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