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VB52 CER

2002 Tvr Cerbera

Green Petrol 4475cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

53,090 mi
Last recorded53,090 miles
Recorded on9 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Tvr Cerbera32,630 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVB52 CER
MakeTvr
ModelCerbera
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,475cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 May 2026 53,090 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2024 51,928 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2023 50,198 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 May 2023 50,142 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested vehicle losing coolant (1.2.1 (g))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Oct 2021 46,179 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 41,985 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 37,565 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 33,918 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2018 33,913 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 14 Jul 2014 24,835 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2013 23,941 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2013 22,373 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 22,031 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2011 20,775 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Aug 2011 20,775 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 19,365 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 17,943 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 16,511 miles

Both front tyre treads bald on inner edge .

Pass 6 Mar 2007 15,666 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2006 15,144 miles

Centre exhaust section rubber mounting split

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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VB52 CER is a 2002 Tvr Cerbera in Green with a 4,475cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 VB52 CER, 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 VB52 CER registered?

VB52 CER is a 2002 Tvr Cerbera, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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The MOT history for VB52 CER shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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