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V30 TVR

2001 Tvr Cerbera

Blue Petrol 4475cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

42,288 mi
Last recorded42,288 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Tvr Cerbera34,568 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV30 TVR
MakeTvr
ModelCerbera
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,475cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2025 42,288 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2024 41,604 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2015 41,402 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2015 41,402 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Sep 2013 41,062 miles

exhaust touching body

slight brake drag o/s/f

water leak

Fail 16 Aug 2013 41,061 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Coolant leak

Slight brake drag off side front

Pass 22 Aug 2012 40,418 miles

Oil leak

Fail 19 Jul 2012 40,418 miles

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Aug 2011 39,701 miles

Both track rod gaiters are perished

Oil leak

Fail 27 Jul 2011 39,694 miles

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)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both track rod gaiters are perished

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2010 38,049 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2010 38,044 miles

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 Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Jul 2009 36,925 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2008 32,257 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2008 32,257 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 24,142 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 17,340 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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V30 TVR is a 2001 Tvr Cerbera in Blue with a 4,475cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 V30 TVR, 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.

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What year was V30 TVR registered?

V30 TVR is a 2001 Tvr Cerbera, first registered on 7 September 2001.

Is V30 TVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for V30 TVR shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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