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YJ51 LZO

2001 Tvr Cerbera

Blue Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

71,160 mi
Last recorded71,160 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Tvr Cerbera34,568 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ51 LZO
MakeTvr
ModelCerbera
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 71,160 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 12 Nov 2024 70,604 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2023 68,776 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 30 Oct 2023 68,774 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 Nov 2022 68,243 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2022 68,239 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Pass 28 Oct 2021 66,243 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 63,773 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2019 63,259 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 61,715 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2018 61,715 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system caliper (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Sep 2017 60,232 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 53,899 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2015 53,897 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (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)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Oct 2014 50,343 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 2 Oct 2013 47,676 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2012 43,657 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Sep 2012 43,657 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 40,365 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 36,841 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 31,862 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 28,265 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 22,222 miles
Fail 14 May 2007 22,211 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2006 21,367 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2006 21,367 miles

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

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

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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YJ51 LZO is a 2001 Tvr Cerbera in Blue with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 YJ51 LZO, 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 YJ51 LZO registered?

YJ51 LZO is a 2001 Tvr Cerbera, first registered on 13 December 2001.

Is YJ51 LZO safe to buy?

The MOT history for YJ51 LZO shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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