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B8 SSV

1996 Tvr Cerbera

Silver Petrol 4185cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2017
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

28,320 mi
Last recorded28,320 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2016
Typical for 1996 Tvr Cerbera45,149 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB8 SSV
MakeTvr
ModelCerbera
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,185cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2016 28,320 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel hose slightly chafed (7.2.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 1 Oct 2016 28,320 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel hose slightly chafed (7.2.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 11 Jul 2015 28,198 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2015 28,197 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2010 28,196 miles

p.a.s fluid leak from steering rack area

Fail 26 Feb 2010 28,196 miles

Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

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

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

Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

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

p.a.s fluid leak from steering rack area

Pass 10 Jul 2006 27,451 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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B8 SSV is a 1996 Tvr Cerbera in Silver with a 4,185cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1996 Tvr Cerbera models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.7% with a typical mileage of 45,149 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 B8 SSV, 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 30 years old, this Tvr Cerbera is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B8 SSV registered?

B8 SSV is a 1996 Tvr Cerbera, first registered on 28 June 1996.

Is B8 SSV safe to buy?

The MOT history for B8 SSV shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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