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C3 RBU

1998 Tvr Cerbera

Blue Petrol 4185cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

44,112 mi
Last recorded44,112 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Tvr Cerbera42,990 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC3 RBU
MakeTvr
ModelCerbera
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,185cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 44,112 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2016 43,976 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' chip in screen (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Jul 2015 43,700 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2015 43,700 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Jun 2014 42,242 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2014 42,242 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Jun 2013 43,106 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 42,287 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 41,041 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 1 Jun 2010 39,496 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 37,532 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 4 Jun 2008 37,070 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 36,434 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 30,316 miles

advise handbrake poor effort

advise n/s/r gaitors split

Fail 2 Oct 2006 30,282 miles

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)

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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C3 RBU is a 1998 Tvr Cerbera in Blue with a 4,185cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 RBU, 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

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What year was C3 RBU registered?

C3 RBU is a 1998 Tvr Cerbera, first registered on 12 January 1998.

Is C3 RBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for C3 RBU shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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