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V88 JBW

2002 Tvr Cerbera

Red Petrol 4185cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

45,198 mi
Last recorded45,198 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Tvr Cerbera32,630 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV88 JBW
MakeTvr
ModelCerbera
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,185cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 45,198 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2025 45,198 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2024 44,188 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2023 43,254 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated slightly chaffed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 4 Sep 2023 43,254 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated slightly chaffed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2022 41,841 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2020 41,654 miles

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

both rear tyres perished

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge and perished badly . been driven on flat

offside front tyre perished badly

Fail 25 Nov 2020 41,654 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

both rear tyres perished

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge and perished badly . been driven on flat

offside front tyre perished badly

Pass 29 Nov 2019 40,611 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2018 38,362 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

oil leak from oil hoses, offside front

Fail 30 Nov 2018 38,362 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements front and rear (0.1 (d))

oil leak from oil hoses, offside front

Pass 9 May 2017 37,803 miles
Fail 9 May 2017 37,803 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 May 2016 37,173 miles

headlamp levels on their upper limit

parking brake applies little effort

Pass 30 Mar 2015 36,647 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2015 36,647 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Mar 2014 36,247 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 35,487 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 34,936 miles

O/S exhaust in weak condition and leaking at rear.

Pass 5 Feb 2010 33,181 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2010 33,177 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2008 29,600 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 23,480 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2007 23,480 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front tyres wearing on inner edge

nsf head light glass smashed

Pass 7 Sep 2006 19,123 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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V88 JBW is a 2002 Tvr Cerbera in Red with a 4,185cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 V88 JBW, 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 V88 JBW registered?

V88 JBW is a 2002 Tvr Cerbera, first registered on 10 September 2002.

Is V88 JBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for V88 JBW shows 25 tests with a 68% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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