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C18 ERB

1998 Tvr Cerbera

Silver Petrol 4475cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2022
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

84,547 mi
Last recorded84,547 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2021
Typical for 1998 Tvr Cerbera42,990 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC18 ERB
MakeTvr
ModelCerbera
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,475cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2021 84,547 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2020 83,965 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2019 81,882 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 80,286 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2017 78,011 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2015 75,093 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2014 73,446 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2013 72,062 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2012 71,135 miles

emissions hard to get through

Pass 10 Sep 2011 7,004 miles

emissions hard to get through

Pass 11 Sep 2010 67,760 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 63,309 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2008 58,545 miles

slight corrosioto chassis near n/s/f boby mount

Pass 20 Aug 2007 54,948 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2007 54,948 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2006 53,516 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2006 53,431 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)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a) DANGEROUS

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 ERB is a 1998 Tvr Cerbera in Silver with a 4,475cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 C18 ERB, 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

How do I check the history of C18 ERB?

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What year was C18 ERB registered?

C18 ERB is a 1998 Tvr Cerbera, first registered on 22 October 1998.

Is C18 ERB safe to buy?

The MOT history for C18 ERB shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does C18 ERB have outstanding finance?

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