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C6 ERA

2001 Tvr Cerbera

Purple Petrol 3966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

50,262 mi
Last recorded50,262 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Tvr Cerbera34,568 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC6 ERA
MakeTvr
ModelCerbera
Year2001
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,966cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 50,262 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2025 50,037 miles
Pass 21 May 2024 49,372 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2023 49,096 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 24 Apr 2023 49,096 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2022 48,637 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced OUTRIGER (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced OUTRIGGER (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 20 Jun 2022 48,637 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced OUTRIGER (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced OUTRIGGER (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2019 47,845 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 46,274 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 45,088 miles
Fail 3 May 2017 45,057 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2016 43,101 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 43,034 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 41,663 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2014 41,663 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2013 39,075 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 38,212 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2011 34,248 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 26 Oct 2011 34,248 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2010 31,012 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 27,852 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2009 27,852 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Fail 21 Aug 2009 27,817 miles

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

Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 5 Sep 2008 26,618 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 25,580 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2007 25,580 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 31 Aug 2006 21,899 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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C6 ERA is a 2001 Tvr Cerbera in Purple with a 3,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

Across all 2001 Tvr Cerbera models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.9% with a typical mileage of 34,568 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 C6 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 25 years old, this Tvr Cerbera is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C6 ERA registered?

C6 ERA is a 2001 Tvr Cerbera, first registered on 1 March 2001.

Is C6 ERA safe to buy?

The MOT history for C6 ERA shows 27 tests with a 70.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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