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C11 RBR

1998 Tvr Cerbera

Purple Petrol 4500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

99,999 mi
Last recorded99,999 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 1998 Tvr Cerbera42,990 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC11 RBR
MakeTvr
ModelCerbera
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,500cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 99,999 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2025 98,068 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2024 96,592 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2024 96,587 miles

Central Front Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2022 93,734 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2022 93,731 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2021 92,681 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2021 92,678 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 91,000 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 89,479 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 88,366 miles

corrosion on chassis front and rear

Pass 19 Jul 2016 86,438 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 83,869 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 80,632 miles
Fail 8 May 2014 80,628 miles

Battery leaking electrolyte (1.9.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front and rear disc have slight corrosion

Pass 8 May 2013 77,576 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2012 72,590 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2012 72,586 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Side repeater has a product on the lens so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 May 2011 68,883 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 68,881 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 20 Apr 2010 67,564 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 May 2009 65,755 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 62,868 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Sep 2006 60,373 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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C11 RBR is a 1998 Tvr Cerbera in Purple with a 4,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 C11 RBR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C11 RBR registered?

C11 RBR is a 1998 Tvr Cerbera, first registered on 9 February 1998.

Is C11 RBR safe to buy?

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