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C8 ERA

1998 Tvr Cerbera

Blue Petrol 4185cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2016
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

89,834 mi
Last recorded89,834 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2015
Typical for 1998 Tvr Cerbera42,990 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC8 ERA
MakeTvr
ModelCerbera
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,185cc
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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2015 89,834 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013
Pass 25 Nov 2010 34,232 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 12 Oct 2009 33,963 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 12 Oct 2009 33,963 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 14 Nov 2007 33,615 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 30,134 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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C8 ERA is a 1998 Tvr Cerbera in Blue with a 4,185cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 C8 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 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 C8 ERA?

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What year was C8 ERA registered?

C8 ERA is a 1998 Tvr Cerbera, first registered on 15 June 1998.

Is C8 ERA safe to buy?

The MOT history for C8 ERA shows 7 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.

Does C8 ERA have outstanding finance?

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