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C16 RBE

1997 Tvr Cerbera

Grey Petrol 4185cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

37,940 mi
Last recorded37,940 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Tvr Cerbera40,609 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC16 RBE
MakeTvr
ModelCerbera
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,185cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 37,940 miles
Pass 22 May 2025 37,489 miles
Pass 29 May 2024 37,276 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2023 37,143 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 36,281 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

covers fitted in engine bay

Pass 16 Sep 2020 35,912 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 34,333 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 32,937 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 31,168 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

all 4 tyres perished

Pass 25 Aug 2016 30,848 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 30,309 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 30,228 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2013 30,218 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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)

Hazard warning switch missing (1.4.B.1d)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2012 30,043 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 29,654 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2009 28,898 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 28,649 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 27,862 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 27,787 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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C16 RBE is a 1997 Tvr Cerbera in Grey with a 4,185cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

Across all 1997 Tvr Cerbera models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.6% with a typical mileage of 40,609 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 C16 RBE, 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 29 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 C16 RBE registered?

C16 RBE is a 1997 Tvr Cerbera, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is C16 RBE safe to buy?

The MOT history for C16 RBE shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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