CarVerify

Free Car Check

C3 RBJ

1999 Tvr Cerbera

Purple Petrol 4185cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

45,124 mi
Last recorded45,124 miles
Recorded on7 May 2025
Typical for 1999 Tvr Cerbera38,350 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Tvr
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationC3 RBJ
MakeTvr
ModelCerbera
Year1999
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,185cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 May 2025 45,124 miles
Pass 24 May 2024 44,205 miles
Pass 5 May 2023 43,207 miles
Pass 28 May 2022 40,955 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 40,743 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2019 39,172 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2019 39,146 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 38,471 miles

both front tyres scrubbing inner edge

Pass 26 May 2017 35,156 miles

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

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

slight oil leak

Pass 1 Jun 2016 34,873 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 34,336 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 33,529 miles

offside rear inner cv boot split

Pass 16 Jul 2013 32,272 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2013 31,717 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2012 28,980 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 28,777 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2010 28,367 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2009 27,918 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 26,511 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 24,936 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 22,586 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
Full Tvr Cerbera reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

C3 RBJ is a 1999 Tvr Cerbera in Purple with a 4,185cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

Across all 1999 Tvr Cerbera models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.4% with a typical mileage of 38,350 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 C3 RBJ, 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 27 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 C3 RBJ?

You can check the full history of C3 RBJ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was C3 RBJ registered?

C3 RBJ is a 1999 Tvr Cerbera, first registered on 28 January 1999.

Is C3 RBJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for C3 RBJ shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does C3 RBJ have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on C3 RBJ. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.