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Y587 NLK

2001 Tvr Cerbera

Black Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

35,778 mi
Last recorded35,778 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 Tvr Cerbera34,568 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY587 NLK
MakeTvr
ModelCerbera
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 35,778 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2024 33,487 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2023 31,135 miles

general underfloor surface corrosion

Pass 13 Jun 2017 31,110 miles
Pass 7 May 2016 31,104 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2014 31,103 miles

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

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Nov 2012 31,024 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2012 31,024 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Feb 2012 30,578 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2011 30,578 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Aug 2010 29,720 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2010 29,718 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2009 29,305 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2009 29,305 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 23 Oct 2007 28,841 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

both rear cv boots split

Pass 13 Sep 2006 27,530 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2006 27,530 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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Y587 NLK is a 2001 Tvr Cerbera in Black with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 Y587 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 Y587 NLK registered?

Y587 NLK is a 2001 Tvr Cerbera, first registered on 19 May 2001.

Is Y587 NLK safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y587 NLK shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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