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X221 FGO

2000 Tvr Cerbera

Green Petrol 4475cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

57,878 mi
Last recorded57,878 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2000 Tvr Cerbera38,061 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX221 FGO
MakeTvr
ModelCerbera
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,475cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 57,878 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2026 57,861 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at 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))

Pass 13 Mar 2025 54,863 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Mar 2025 54,857 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted caliper loose on carrier (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted caliper loose on carrier (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Feb 2024 52,394 miles

high travel on parking brake

Fail 22 Dec 2023 52,377 miles

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

high travel on parking brake

Pass 12 Oct 2022 51,966 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2022 51,961 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 May 2021 49,654 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 48,375 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 46,378 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 45,250 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 43,344 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2016 43,314 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 40,776 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 38,740 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2013 36,739 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 35,101 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2012 34,991 miles

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

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2011 32,984 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 29,245 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 25,502 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 24,881 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 21,699 miles

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

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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X221 FGO is a 2000 Tvr Cerbera in Green with a 4,475cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 X221 FGO, 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 X221 FGO registered?

X221 FGO is a 2000 Tvr Cerbera, first registered on 23 November 2000.

Is X221 FGO safe to buy?

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