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C1 RBY

1998 Tvr Cerbera

Orange Petrol 4185cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2025
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

59,049 mi
Last recorded59,049 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2024
Typical for 1998 Tvr Cerbera42,990 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC1 RBY
MakeTvr
ModelCerbera
Year1998
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,185cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2024 59,049 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2023 58,249 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2022 57,574 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2021 56,397 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 54,070 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2013 49,853 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 43,115 miles

oil leak on engine

Fail 27 Mar 2012 43,115 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

oil leak on engine

Pass 29 May 2010 42,099 miles

BOTH SIDES FRONT TYRES WEARING ON INNER EDGES

SLIGHT MOVEMENT IN BOTH SIDES FRONT TOP AND BOTTOM BALL JOINTS

SLIGHT MOVEMENT IN BOTH SIDES REAR LOWER SUSPENSION ARM BUSHES

Pass 30 May 2009 43,100 miles

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 26 May 2009 43,099 miles

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 30 May 2008 43,094 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 43,059 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 42,999 miles

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

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

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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C1 RBY is a 1998 Tvr Cerbera in Orange with a 4,185cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 C1 RBY, 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 C1 RBY?

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What year was C1 RBY registered?

C1 RBY is a 1998 Tvr Cerbera, first registered on 18 February 1998.

Is C1 RBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for C1 RBY shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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