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C2 RBR

1996 Tvr Cerbera

Red Petrol 4185cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

69,195 mi
Last recorded69,195 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 1996 Tvr Cerbera45,149 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC2 RBR
MakeTvr
ModelCerbera
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,185cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 69,195 miles

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

Fail 9 Oct 2025 69,180 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Jul 2024 67,319 miles

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

Fail 4 Jul 2024 67,319 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 24 May 2022 66,324 miles
Fail 24 May 2022 66,324 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 66,095 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2017 65,862 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2017 65,862 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 10 Jun 2017 65,623 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 64,280 miles
Pass 24 May 2014 62,726 miles
Fail 20 May 2014 62,726 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2012 61,978 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2011 60,248 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 60,248 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Dec 2009 59,362 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 58,918 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2007 58,830 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)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Jun 2006 54,941 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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C2 RBR is a 1996 Tvr Cerbera in Red with a 4,185cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 C2 RBR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C2 RBR registered?

C2 RBR is a 1996 Tvr Cerbera, first registered on 27 September 1996.

Is C2 RBR safe to buy?

The MOT history for C2 RBR shows 20 tests with a 65% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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