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J40 CUK

2000 Tvr Cerbera

Purple Petrol 4475cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

54,118 mi
Last recorded54,118 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2025
Typical for 2000 Tvr Cerbera38,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ40 CUK
MakeTvr
ModelCerbera
Year2000
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,475cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2025 54,118 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2024 53,957 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2023 53,707 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2022 53,517 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2021 53,378 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 52,986 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 51,989 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2018 51,988 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Steering system excessively rough (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 50,893 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

corrosion on chassis tubes in parts

Pass 23 Jun 2016 49,762 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 48,165 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 45,746 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2014 45,746 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 May 2013 44,060 miles
Fail 15 May 2013 44,059 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)

Pass 18 May 2012 41,614 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 37,546 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 May 2010 31,982 miles
Fail 8 May 2010 31,940 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Apr 2009 28,068 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 24,377 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 21,655 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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J40 CUK is a 2000 Tvr Cerbera in Purple with a 4,475cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2000 Tvr Cerbera models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.6% with a typical mileage of 38,061 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 J40 CUK, 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 26 years old, this Tvr Cerbera is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J40 CUK registered?

J40 CUK is a 2000 Tvr Cerbera, first registered on 21 September 2000.

Is J40 CUK safe to buy?

The MOT history for J40 CUK shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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