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V83 GLF

2000 Tvr Cerbera

Red Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

50,165 mi
Last recorded50,165 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2000 Tvr Cerbera38,061 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV83 GLF
MakeTvr
ModelCerbera
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 50,165 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2025 49,428 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2025 49,428 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2022 49,423 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2022 49,423 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 49,222 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 46,838 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 45,609 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 42,604 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 39,533 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 39,502 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2015 39,502 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 hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2015 36,397 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2015 36,397 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 20 Feb 2015 36,337 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)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2014 36,165 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 35,385 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2013 35,385 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 19 Aug 2011 30,743 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 29,672 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Jun 2009 27,369 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2009 27,367 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 8 Apr 2008 26,350 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Outer Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Inner Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 7 Apr 2007 24,999 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2006 23,408 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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V83 GLF is a 2000 Tvr Cerbera in Red with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 V83 GLF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V83 GLF registered?

V83 GLF is a 2000 Tvr Cerbera, first registered on 11 January 2000.

Is V83 GLF safe to buy?

The MOT history for V83 GLF shows 25 tests with a 72% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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