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C18 ERA

1997 Tvr Cerbera

Blue Petrol 4185cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests21 (21 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

56,185 mi
Last recorded56,185 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Tvr Cerbera40,609 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC18 ERA
MakeTvr
ModelCerbera
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,185cc

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MOT History

21 pass
Pass 27 May 2026 56,185 miles
Pass 22 May 2025 55,574 miles
Pass 22 May 2024 54,613 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2023 54,140 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2022 53,407 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

under tray fitted obscuring some items

Pass 2 Jun 2021 52,668 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2020 51,892 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 50,764 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 49,336 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 48,064 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 47,339 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 45,838 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 43,685 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 41,417 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 39,607 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 37,031 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 33,897 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 31,337 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 29,323 miles

near side rear seat belt stalk damged but is still serviceable

under body / chassis corrossion present

Pass 3 May 2007 26,910 miles

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

underbody corrossion present

Pass 20 Apr 2006 25,472 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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C18 ERA is a 1997 Tvr Cerbera in Blue with a 4,185cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 C18 ERA, 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 C18 ERA registered?

C18 ERA is a 1997 Tvr Cerbera, first registered on 25 September 1997.

Is C18 ERA safe to buy?

The MOT history for C18 ERA shows 21 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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