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RV02 OAN

2002 Tvr Cerbera

Blue Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests27 (22 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate81.5%

Mileage

85,489 mi
Last recorded85,489 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2002 Tvr Cerbera32,630 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV02 OAN
MakeTvr
ModelCerbera
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

22 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 85,489 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2024 83,745 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2023 82,341 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2022 81,229 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 79,920 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 78,108 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 15 Sep 2020 78,106 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Sep 2019 75,379 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 73,558 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2018 73,558 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 69,423 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 66,644 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 65,498 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 64,117 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 63,242 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 61,546 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2013 61,546 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2012 60,431 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 55,344 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2011 59,041 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2011 59,022 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2010 57,886 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 56,699 miles

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 19 Apr 2008 54,851 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 51,351 miles
Fail 22 May 2007 51,348 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 24 Aug 2006 50,115 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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RV02 OAN is a 2002 Tvr Cerbera in Blue with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.5%.

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 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 RV02 OAN, 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.

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What year was RV02 OAN registered?

RV02 OAN is a 2002 Tvr Cerbera, first registered on 7 August 2002.

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