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Y586 NLK

2001 Tvr Cerbera

Blue Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

58,368 mi
Last recorded58,368 miles
Recorded on27 May 2025
Typical for 2001 Tvr Cerbera34,568 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY586 NLK
MakeTvr
ModelCerbera
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 May 2025 58,368 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jun 2024 58,361 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Mar 2022 57,935 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 57,374 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 54,742 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 54,556 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 10 Sep 2018 54,548 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 54,176 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a tie bar joint (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rusted around outer edge (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Inner Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rusted around outer edge (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 54,110 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2017 54,107 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2016 53,328 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 52,573 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 51,390 miles

rear diff leaking oil, power steering rack is damp, offside front steering arm is worn

Pass 8 Feb 2013 50,286 miles

Oil leak

Fail 31 Jan 2013 50,231 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 Mar 2012 50,100 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 49,804 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2009 48,739 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 46,411 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2007 42,083 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2006 37,159 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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Y586 NLK is a 2001 Tvr Cerbera in Blue with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 Y586 NLK, 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 Y586 NLK registered?

Y586 NLK is a 2001 Tvr Cerbera, first registered on 31 March 2001.

Is Y586 NLK safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y586 NLK shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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