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FN51 MSV

2002 Tvr Cerbera

Blue Petrol 4185cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

31,168 mi
Last recorded31,168 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 Tvr Cerbera32,630 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN51 MSV
MakeTvr
ModelCerbera
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,185cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 31,168 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2025 30,786 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2024 30,391 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2023 29,883 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 28,745 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2020 28,033 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2019 27,448 miles

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive DIFF (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2018 26,022 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 24,763 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 23,782 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2016 23,781 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2015 23,079 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Jan 2015 23,079 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2014 22,184 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 21,827 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 20,466 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 18,197 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 16,225 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 13,426 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2009 13,425 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2008 11,589 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 10,250 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 8,326 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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FN51 MSV is a 2002 Tvr Cerbera in Blue with a 4,185cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 FN51 MSV, 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 FN51 MSV registered?

FN51 MSV is a 2002 Tvr Cerbera, first registered on 1 February 2002.

Is FN51 MSV safe to buy?

The MOT history for FN51 MSV shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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