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AB51 TVR

2002 Tvr Cerbera

Blue Petrol 4475cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

25,182 mi
Last recorded25,182 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 Tvr Cerbera32,630 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB51 TVR
MakeTvr
ModelCerbera
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,475cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 25,182 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2024 25,013 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2022 24,830 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 24,635 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 24,507 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 24,030 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 22,990 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 22,827 miles

both rear hub seals weeping

centre exhaust mount poor

Pass 18 Aug 2016 22,672 miles

Centre exhaust mount poor

Offside Rear hub seal weeping

Pass 6 Oct 2015 22,514 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 21,759 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2013 21,227 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Sep 2013 21,227 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 20,667 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2011 20,177 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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.C.1b)

Pass 30 Sep 2010 19,031 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 4 Sep 2009 17,108 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 3 Sep 2008 14,094 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)

nearside rear tyre is wearing low on inside edge

Fail 27 Aug 2008 14,086 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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)

nearside rear tyre is wearing low on inside edge

Pass 3 Sep 2007 10,899 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 6,737 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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AB51 TVR is a 2002 Tvr Cerbera in Blue with a 4,475cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

Across all 2002 Tvr Cerbera models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.7% with a typical mileage of 32,630 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 AB51 TVR, 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 24 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 AB51 TVR registered?

AB51 TVR is a 2002 Tvr Cerbera, first registered on 3 January 2002.

Is AB51 TVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for AB51 TVR shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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