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GU52 HPY

2003 Tvr Cerbera

Red Petrol 3966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

45,099 mi
Last recorded45,099 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2014
Typical for 2003 Tvr Cerbera24,154 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU52 HPY
MakeTvr
ModelCerbera
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,966cc
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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2014 45,099 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2012 44,765 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2012 44,765 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Pass 1 Jul 2011 42,852 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2011 42,796 miles

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

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

Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

fuel pump connections corroded

Pass 13 Aug 2010 40,494 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2010 40,494 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (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)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2009 36,961 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 34,503 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 25,557 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2007 25,389 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Nearside Front Upper Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 31 Jan 2006 15,440 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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GU52 HPY is a 2003 Tvr Cerbera in Red with a 3,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2003 Tvr Cerbera models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.0% with a typical mileage of 24,154 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 GU52 HPY, 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 23 years old, this Tvr Cerbera is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of GU52 HPY?

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What year was GU52 HPY registered?

GU52 HPY is a 2003 Tvr Cerbera, first registered on 4 January 2003.

Is GU52 HPY safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU52 HPY shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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