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W963 DGU

2000 Tvr Cerbera

Multi-colour Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

57,845 mi
Last recorded57,845 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2000 Tvr Cerbera38,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW963 DGU
MakeTvr
ModelCerbera
Year2000
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 57,845 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2024 55,734 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2024 55,734 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2023 52,117 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2023 52,117 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 19 Jul 2022 50,450 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2021 50,091 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 50,076 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 50,071 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 50,064 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 50,005 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 49,949 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 12 Aug 2014 49,653 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 13 Aug 2013 48,807 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 47,236 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 46,882 miles

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.C.1b)

Pass 27 Aug 2011 44,067 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on edges and perishing

Rear brake pads wearing thin

Pass 13 Aug 2010 38,528 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Jul 2009 37,589 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2008 32,019 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 26,218 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 19,538 miles

Centre Front Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Rear Torque/reaction arm attachment bracket modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

offside front dust cap missing / nearside front interal chrome poor

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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W963 DGU is a 2000 Tvr Cerbera in Multi-colour with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 W963 DGU, 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 W963 DGU registered?

W963 DGU is a 2000 Tvr Cerbera, first registered on 3 May 2000.

Is W963 DGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for W963 DGU shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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