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C21 ERB

1996 Tvr Cerbera

Blue Petrol 4185cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

47,045 mi
Last recorded47,045 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 1996 Tvr Cerbera45,149 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC21 ERB
MakeTvr
ModelCerbera
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,185cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 47,045 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2024 46,964 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2023 46,939 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2022 46,916 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2021 46,883 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 46,670 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 46,540 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 46,448 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 46,185 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2015 46,168 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Jun 2014 45,939 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 45,769 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 45,550 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2012 45,549 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

n/s steering rack gaitor twisted

Pass 13 Apr 2011 45,229 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 44,721 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 44,000 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2009 44,000 miles

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Hazard warning switch missing (1.4.B.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Sep 2008 43,975 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2008 43,975 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 9 Jan 2008 43,833 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

under body strenth cover bent & loose

Pass 25 Jul 2007 41,472 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 23,384 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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C21 ERB is a 1996 Tvr Cerbera in Blue with a 4,185cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 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 C21 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 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 C21 ERB registered?

C21 ERB is a 1996 Tvr Cerbera, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is C21 ERB safe to buy?

The MOT history for C21 ERB shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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