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Y173 FTT

2001 Tvr Cerbera

Blue Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

52,881 mi
Last recorded52,881 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2025
Typical for 2001 Tvr Cerbera34,568 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY173 FTT
MakeTvr
ModelCerbera
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2025 52,881 miles
Pass 15 May 2024 52,023 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2023 51,349 miles
Pass 17 May 2022 50,475 miles
Pass 14 May 2021 48,660 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2019 47,577 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2018 45,725 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 42,193 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 39,024 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 37,468 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

all coil springs very rusty

both front tyres wearing slightly on inner edges

play in nearside steering rack inner joint

Fail 1 Jun 2015 37,468 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

all coil springs very rusty

both front tyres wearing slightly on inner edges

play in nearside steering rack inner joint

Pass 28 May 2014 35,217 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

nearside rear CV boot split

Fail 28 May 2014 35,212 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

nearside rear CV boot split

Fail 2 May 2014 35,150 miles

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

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

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine overheated at end of emission test.

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

Pass 19 Mar 2013 37,434 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 29,378 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 250,974 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2010 243,308 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 23,278 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2009 23,278 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

Pass 14 Mar 2008 220,408 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 20,414 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

o/s/f seat mounting bolt under vehicle bent

uneven wear to o/s and n/s/f tyres

Fail 6 Mar 2007 20,293 miles

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

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

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

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4) DANGEROUS

nearside front tyre is bald on inner edge

offside rear tyre has 2mm tread

rear number plate lights are behind number plate

Pass 23 Mar 2006 16,861 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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Y173 FTT is a 2001 Tvr Cerbera in Blue with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 Y173 FTT, 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 Y173 FTT registered?

Y173 FTT is a 2001 Tvr Cerbera, first registered on 1 July 2001.

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