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E5 CAB

1999 Tvr Cerbera

Blue Petrol 4475cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

72,863 mi
Last recorded72,863 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 1999 Tvr Cerbera38,350 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE5 CAB
MakeTvr
ModelCerbera
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,475cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 72,863 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2025 71,259 miles
Pass 7 May 2024 70,024 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2023 64,444 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2022 62,965 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2021 62,589 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2020 60,833 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 59,341 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 56,551 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 55,298 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 54,944 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 52,694 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 51,267 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 48,453 miles

parking brake efficiency at minimum (16%)

windscreen wiper blades smearing

Fail 18 Apr 2013 48,453 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

windscreen wiper blades smearing

Pass 17 Apr 2012 45,820 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2012 45,818 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)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2011 41,460 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Mar 2010 37,972 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 33,584 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2009 33,584 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2008 30,304 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2008 30,300 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)

Pass 16 Mar 2007 26,575 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Mar 2006 22,623 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2006 22,619 miles

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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E5 CAB is a 1999 Tvr Cerbera in Blue with a 4,475cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 E5 CAB, 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.

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What year was E5 CAB registered?

E5 CAB is a 1999 Tvr Cerbera, first registered on 11 June 1999.

Is E5 CAB safe to buy?

The MOT history for E5 CAB shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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