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W189 WRV

2000 Tvr Cerbera

Yellow Petrol 4475cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2022
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

49,733 mi
Last recorded49,733 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2021
Typical for 2000 Tvr Cerbera38,061 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW189 WRV
MakeTvr
ModelCerbera
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,475cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2021 49,733 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 49,065 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 47,603 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 46,879 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2012 46,878 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Pass 15 Jul 2010 44,830 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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.B.7)

Pass 15 Oct 2008 42,182 miles

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

no rear numberr plate light/handbrake needs attention

Fail 26 Sep 2008 42,105 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

no rear number plate light

Pass 19 Jul 2007 31,934 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 29,856 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2005 25,281 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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W189 WRV is a 2000 Tvr Cerbera in Yellow with a 4,475cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 W189 WRV, 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 W189 WRV registered?

W189 WRV is a 2000 Tvr Cerbera, first registered on 19 May 2000.

Is W189 WRV safe to buy?

The MOT history for W189 WRV shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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