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X258 BPB

2001 Tvr Cerbera

Purple Petrol 4475cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

75,408 mi
Last recorded75,408 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Tvr Cerbera34,568 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX258 BPB
MakeTvr
ModelCerbera
Year2001
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,475cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 75,408 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2024 75,043 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2024 75,042 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position n/s catch (3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2023 73,960 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2022 73,824 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2021 73,100 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 72,865 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 72,057 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 70,377 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2018 70,377 miles

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 69,520 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 67,999 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 66,325 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 66,124 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2013 65,993 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 65,081 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 64,166 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2012 64,162 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Jul 2010 61,681 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 24 Apr 2009 53,648 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2009 53,648 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2008 44,563 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 39,086 miles

parking brake efficiency close to limits

Fail 4 Apr 2007 39,086 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2006 36,419 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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X258 BPB is a 2001 Tvr Cerbera in Purple with a 4,475cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 X258 BPB, 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

How do I check the history of X258 BPB?

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What year was X258 BPB registered?

X258 BPB is a 2001 Tvr Cerbera, first registered on 6 February 2001.

Is X258 BPB safe to buy?

The MOT history for X258 BPB shows 25 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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