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X597 FEV

2000 Tvr Cerbera

Black Petrol 4475cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jan 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

96,282 mi
Last recorded96,282 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2000 Tvr Cerbera38,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX597 FEV
MakeTvr
ModelCerbera
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,475cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 96,282 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2025 95,719 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2024 94,933 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2023 93,706 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 92,304 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 91,930 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2021 91,927 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

steering rack gator twisted

Pass 22 Feb 2020 91,404 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2019 89,159 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 20 Oct 2017 88,902 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 85,791 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 Jul 2016 85,787 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 82,097 miles

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 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)

Pass 13 Dec 2013 18,811 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 75,427 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)

slight brake judder

Pass 9 Jun 2011 72,046 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 7 Jun 2011 72,046 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 22 May 2010 68,080 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 28 May 2009 62,654 miles
Fail 28 May 2009 62,651 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 4 Apr 2008 51,361 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges (no cords visible)

both rear tyres on the minimum legal limit (1.6mm)

Pass 22 May 2007 50,806 miles
Fail 11 May 2007 50,779 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Fail 9 May 2007 50,754 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 23 May 2006 45,169 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2005 36,260 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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X597 FEV is a 2000 Tvr Cerbera in Black with a 4,475cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 X597 FEV, 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

How do I check the history of X597 FEV?

You can check the full history of X597 FEV by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was X597 FEV registered?

X597 FEV is a 2000 Tvr Cerbera, first registered on 1 December 2000.

Is X597 FEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for X597 FEV shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does X597 FEV have outstanding finance?

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