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V458 FOT

2000 Tvr Cerbera

Red Petrol 4475cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2024
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

68,675 mi
Last recorded68,675 miles
Recorded on25 May 2023
Typical for 2000 Tvr Cerbera38,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV458 FOT
MakeTvr
ModelCerbera
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,475cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 May 2023 68,675 miles

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 10 May 2023 68,656 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Fluid leak, but not excessive power steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2020 68,421 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2020 68,410 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Feb 2017 66,996 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2017 66,987 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2016 64,587 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2016 64,565 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 Jun 2015 64,350 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)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 2 Jul 2013 58,423 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 3 May 2013 58,475 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

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)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

all 4 tyres getting low and cracking

Pass 30 Apr 2012 49,322 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

both rear tyres wearing low

nearside front tyre cracking on outer tread

offside front tyre cracking on outer tread

Pass 11 Feb 2011 49,038 miles

nearisde and offside front steering rack gaiters are perishing

Pass 12 Jan 2010 47,391 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 45,591 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 42,825 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2008 42,825 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Pass 22 Feb 2007 40,442 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 37,393 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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V458 FOT is a 2000 Tvr Cerbera in Red with a 4,475cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

Across all 2000 Tvr Cerbera models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.6% with a typical mileage of 38,061 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 V458 FOT, 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 26 years old, this Tvr Cerbera is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was V458 FOT registered?

V458 FOT is a 2000 Tvr Cerbera, first registered on 1 January 2000.

Is V458 FOT safe to buy?

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