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Y686 DGN

2001 Tvr Cerbera

Blue Petrol 4500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests24 (22 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

44,992 mi
Last recorded44,992 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Tvr Cerbera34,568 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY686 DGN
MakeTvr
ModelCerbera
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,500cc

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MOT History

22 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 44,992 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2024 44,929 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2023 44,778 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2022 44,636 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 44,349 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 44,089 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 43,962 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres are worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres are worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 43,750 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 43,591 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 43,013 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 42,279 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2015 42,235 miles

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)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2014 41,897 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT HEADLIGHT ON UPPER LIMET...

Fail 2 Sep 2014 41,874 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

NEARSIDE FRONT HEADLIGHT ON UPPER LIMET...

Pass 23 Aug 2013 40,680 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2012 39,750 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 20 Oct 2011 37,809 miles

OFFSIDE HEADLIGHT ON UPPER LIMET...

Pass 1 Feb 2011 36,126 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 33,524 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 33,267 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 14 Nov 2008 32,054 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 31,334 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)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2006 30,342 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2005 29,501 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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Y686 DGN is a 2001 Tvr Cerbera in Blue with a 4,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 Y686 DGN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y686 DGN registered?

Y686 DGN is a 2001 Tvr Cerbera, first registered on 15 June 2001.

Is Y686 DGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y686 DGN shows 24 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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