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X251 FOT

2001 Tvr Cerbera

Black Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

40,023 mi
Last recorded40,023 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2012
Typical for 2001 Tvr Cerbera34,568 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX251 FOT
MakeTvr
ModelCerbera
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2012 40,023 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2012 40,019 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 31 Jan 2011 34,227 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 Jan 2011 34,227 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Dec 2009 32,601 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Nov 2008 27,679 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 27,219 miles

Chassis is corroded at nearside front end by exhaust manifold.

Fuel hose to fuel pump is cracking.

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

Slight damage to offside rear road wheel inner rim.

slight damage to nearside front tyre tyre outer sidewall edge by rim.

Pass 19 Apr 2007 26,599 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2006 23,137 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2006 22,981 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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 lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both front wheel rims are bent slightly

both rear brake hose starting to wear

near side front shock absorber has fluid leak near limit

near side front tyre damaged on inner edge (has been run low on air)

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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X251 FOT is a 2001 Tvr Cerbera in Black with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 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 X251 FOT, 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.

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What year was X251 FOT registered?

X251 FOT is a 2001 Tvr Cerbera, first registered on 1 February 2001.

Is X251 FOT safe to buy?

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