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V8 CBY

2001 Tvr Cerbera

Black Petrol 4475cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

73,398 mi
Last recorded73,398 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 Tvr Cerbera34,568 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV8 CBY
MakeTvr
ModelCerbera
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,475cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 73,398 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2025 71,715 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2024 66,211 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2023 61,026 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 51,862 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2021 50,853 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2020 49,682 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2019 47,912 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2018 46,299 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2017 44,882 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 41,358 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2014 39,259 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 34,890 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 28,393 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2012 27,362 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 25,283 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 20,608 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 20,161 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2008 18,983 miles

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge (no cords visible)

Fail 15 Jan 2008 18,978 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge (no cords visible)

Pass 14 Nov 2006 17,475 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

front number plate is small but numbers and letters can be read from a 20 meter distance

slight twist in nearside front brake hose

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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V8 CBY is a 2001 Tvr Cerbera in Black with a 4,475cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 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 V8 CBY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V8 CBY registered?

V8 CBY is a 2001 Tvr Cerbera, first registered on 9 April 2001.

Is V8 CBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for V8 CBY shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does V8 CBY have outstanding finance?

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