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YJ52 HSB

2002 Tvr Cerbera

Blue Petrol 4185cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

56,514 mi
Last recorded56,514 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Tvr Cerbera32,630 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ52 HSB
MakeTvr
ModelCerbera
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,185cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 56,514 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2025 55,669 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2024 54,932 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2024 54,909 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2023 54,693 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2022 52,847 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 50,645 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 48,813 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2019 48,813 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 44,509 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 44,489 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 44,158 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 28 Jul 2011 43,960 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 43,604 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 43,346 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 42,216 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 38,786 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2007 38,786 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Fail 24 Jul 2007 38,784 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2006 38,726 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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YJ52 HSB is a 2002 Tvr Cerbera in Blue with a 4,185cc 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 YJ52 HSB, 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 YJ52 HSB registered?

YJ52 HSB is a 2002 Tvr Cerbera, first registered on 1 September 2002.

Is YJ52 HSB safe to buy?

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