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X279 DDN

2000 Tvr Cerbera

Purple Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2017
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

35,786 mi
Last recorded35,786 miles
Recorded on26 May 2016
Typical for 2000 Tvr Cerbera38,061 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX279 DDN
MakeTvr
ModelCerbera
Year2000
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 May 2016 35,786 miles

all brake hoses front and rear ferels rusting

Pass 21 Nov 2014 35,493 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 34,857 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 4 Mar 2013 34,857 miles

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Feb 2012 33,382 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2012 33,382 miles

Offside Front Lower Coil spring mounting fractured (2.4.C.3b)

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

Fail 31 Jan 2012 33,382 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Both rear tyres at limit of wear

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 29 Jul 2009 29,411 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2009 29,408 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

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

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)

rear hub seals have a slight leak

Pass 20 Oct 2008 28,787 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 27,943 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2007 27,939 miles

Front Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2006 26,470 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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X279 DDN is a 2000 Tvr Cerbera in Purple with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 X279 DDN, 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.

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What year was X279 DDN registered?

X279 DDN is a 2000 Tvr Cerbera, first registered on 9 October 2000.

Is X279 DDN safe to buy?

The MOT history for X279 DDN shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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