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B11 RBL

1998 Tvr Cerbera

Purple Petrol 4475cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2024
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

85,154 mi
Last recorded85,154 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2023
Typical for 1998 Tvr Cerbera42,990 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB11 RBL
MakeTvr
ModelCerbera
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,475cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2023 85,154 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc pitted on both faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged stem cracked (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc pitted on both faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged stem cracked (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc pitted on both faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged stem cracked (5.2.3 (j))

all 4 tyres are 12 years old

Pass 20 Jan 2020 84,983 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2017 84,397 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2016 82,376 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 81,228 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2014 78,407 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 75,867 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres wearing on inner edges

offside rear tyre tread low

Fail 29 Apr 2013 75,861 miles

Nearside Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres wearing on inner edges

offside rear tyre tread low

Pass 1 May 2012 70,102 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 66,660 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 60,943 miles

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 May 2009 55,987 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

handbrake travel slihgh high

Fail 9 Apr 2009 55,808 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Corrosion to suspension components.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front no.plate cut down.

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 8 Apr 2008 46,670 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

engine oil on minimum level mark

slight rear service brake imbalance

Pass 27 Apr 2007 40,151 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2007 40,138 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Pass 16 Mar 2006 32,071 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.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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B11 RBL is a 1998 Tvr Cerbera in Purple with a 4,475cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 1998 Tvr Cerbera models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.2% with a typical mileage of 42,990 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 B11 RBL, 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 28 years old, this Tvr Cerbera is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B11 RBL registered?

B11 RBL is a 1998 Tvr Cerbera, first registered on 24 February 1998.

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