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C3 RBY

1996 Tvr Cerbera

Red Petrol 4185cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2026
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

40,819 mi
Last recorded40,819 miles
Recorded on8 May 2025
Typical for 1996 Tvr Cerbera45,149 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC3 RBY
MakeTvr
ModelCerbera
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,185cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 May 2025 40,819 miles
Pass 2 May 2024 40,048 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2022 39,456 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2006 39,437 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.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)

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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C3 RBY is a 1996 Tvr Cerbera in Red with a 4,185cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 C3 RBY, 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

How do I check the history of C3 RBY?

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What year was C3 RBY registered?

C3 RBY is a 1996 Tvr Cerbera, first registered on 1 September 1996.

Is C3 RBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for C3 RBY shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does C3 RBY have outstanding finance?

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