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C7 ERB

1997 Tvr Cerbera

Grey Petrol 4185cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2026
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

42,672 mi
Last recorded42,672 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2025
Typical for 1997 Tvr Cerbera40,609 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC7 ERB
MakeTvr
ModelCerbera
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,185cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2025 42,672 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2024 41,374 miles
Fail 28 May 2024 41,331 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 16 May 2023 38,844 miles
Pass 27 May 2022 37,277 miles
Pass 26 May 2021 35,668 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2020 34,960 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 34,496 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2019 34,484 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Outer Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2017 33,878 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2017 33,856 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a tie bar joint INNER STEERING RACK (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking STEERING RACK (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2016 32,463 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 23 Jul 2016 32,463 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Oil leak ()

Fail 4 Jun 2016 32,374 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)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2015 31,495 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 4 Jun 2015 31,495 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Jun 2014 29,378 miles
Fail 29 May 2014 29,024 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

chassis frame tubing has slight corrosion along floors

Pass 29 Mar 2012 28,177 miles

surface rust on all brake discs

Fail 20 Mar 2012 28,177 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

surface rust on all brake discs

Pass 1 Sep 2010 27,684 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)

Pass 18 Sep 2009 26,109 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 21,743 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 18,968 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2007 18,968 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Oct 2006 18,407 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2006 18,344 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2005 18,162 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2005 18,162 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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C7 ERB is a 1997 Tvr Cerbera in Grey with a 4,185cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

Across all 1997 Tvr Cerbera models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.6% with a typical mileage of 40,609 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 C7 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 29 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 C7 ERB registered?

C7 ERB is a 1997 Tvr Cerbera, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is C7 ERB safe to buy?

The MOT history for C7 ERB shows 29 tests with a 62.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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