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K6 BMC

1998 Tvr Cerbera

Blue Petrol 4500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

83,033 mi
Last recorded83,033 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2025
Typical for 1998 Tvr Cerbera42,990 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK6 BMC
MakeTvr
ModelCerbera
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,500cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2025 83,033 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2024 81,918 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2023 81,008 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2022 79,495 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2021 77,422 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 74,680 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 72,572 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2018 72,570 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

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)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 70,231 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 70,146 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2016 70,145 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced front and rear (6.3.4a)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 70,062 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 69,016 miles

both front tyres low on inner edges

Pass 1 Apr 2011 67,782 miles

out riggers have corrision

Pass 3 Feb 2010 65,723 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear rubber bushes on arms have moved over to one side but no play

Fail 1 Feb 2010 65,721 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear rubber bushes on arms have moved over to one side but no play

Pass 9 Feb 2009 63,642 miles

SUSPENSION CORRODED IN PLACES

Pass 24 Feb 2007 59,062 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front 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 27 Feb 2006 54,895 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2006 54,895 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 3 Feb 2006 54,277 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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K6 BMC is a 1998 Tvr Cerbera in Blue with a 4,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 K6 BMC, 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.

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What year was K6 BMC registered?

K6 BMC is a 1998 Tvr Cerbera, first registered on 4 April 1998.

Is K6 BMC safe to buy?

The MOT history for K6 BMC shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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