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NL02 OVO

2002 Tvr Cerbera

Blue Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

54,292 mi
Last recorded54,292 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2025
Typical for 2002 Tvr Cerbera32,630 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL02 OVO
MakeTvr
ModelCerbera
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2025 54,292 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2024 50,625 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2023 46,115 miles
Pass 17 May 2022 45,856 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2021 45,746 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2021 45,746 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Apr 2021 45,460 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 45,164 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 44,963 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 44,495 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2017 42,933 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 40,391 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 40,333 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 36,857 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2014 36,856 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 33,905 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2013 33,905 miles

Upper Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2012 32,828 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 30,131 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 27,345 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2009 25,196 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Mar 2009 25,196 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 22,594 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 20,057 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 17,521 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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NL02 OVO is a 2002 Tvr Cerbera in Blue with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 NL02 OVO, 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 NL02 OVO registered?

NL02 OVO is a 2002 Tvr Cerbera, first registered on 26 March 2002.

Is NL02 OVO safe to buy?

The MOT history for NL02 OVO shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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