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Y198 ODX

2001 Tvr Cerbera

Blue Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

35,172 mi
Last recorded35,172 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Tvr Cerbera34,568 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY198 ODX
MakeTvr
ModelCerbera
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 35,172 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2025 35,070 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2024 34,873 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 7 Mar 2023 34,395 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 1 Apr 2022 33,660 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 33,567 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 32,799 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 31,682 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 30,734 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2016 29,104 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 26,642 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2014 23,903 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 21,077 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Aug 2013 21,072 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 May 2012 20,976 miles
Fail 8 May 2012 20,976 miles

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

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Pass 2 Jun 2010 20,531 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2008 20,344 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2008 20,344 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

nearside rear tyre has cracking to tread edge

Pass 29 Sep 2006 20,272 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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Y198 ODX is a 2001 Tvr Cerbera in Blue with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 Y198 ODX, 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 Y198 ODX registered?

Y198 ODX is a 2001 Tvr Cerbera, first registered on 25 May 2001.

Is Y198 ODX safe to buy?

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