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C8 WOW

1996 Tvr Cerbera

Red Petrol 4500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

43,788 mi
Last recorded43,788 miles
Recorded on12 May 2025
Typical for 1996 Tvr Cerbera45,149 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC8 WOW
MakeTvr
ModelCerbera
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,500cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 May 2025 43,788 miles

slight oil leak

surface corrosion underbody

Fail 12 May 2025 43,788 miles

Front Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

slight oil leak

surface corrosion underbody

Pass 10 May 2024 43,710 miles

front and rear brake disc corroded

oil leak

Fail 9 May 2024 43,710 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

front and rear brake disc corroded

oil leak

Pass 12 Sep 2023 43,705 miles

under body surface corrosion

Fail 11 Sep 2023 43,705 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

under body surface corrosion

Pass 31 Mar 2022 43,599 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2019 43,579 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 43,577 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

general corrosion to rear suspension

Fail 27 Jun 2018 43,560 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

general corrosion to rear suspension

Pass 16 Sep 2015 43,308 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

vehicle has surface corrosion

Pass 25 Jun 2010 43,247 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 42,908 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2009 42,908 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose kinked (3.6.B.4b)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2008 41,873 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

nearside front seatbelt buckle cover missing

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 9 Apr 2008 41,865 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

nearside front seatbelt buckle cover missing

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 22 Aug 2007 41,770 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

front registration plate cracked

Fail 16 Aug 2007 41,767 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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 hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

front registration plate cracked

Pass 16 Dec 2006 40,671 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 40,382 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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C8 WOW is a 1996 Tvr Cerbera in Red with a 4,500cc 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 C8 WOW, 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 C8 WOW registered?

C8 WOW is a 1996 Tvr Cerbera, first registered on 29 May 1996.

Is C8 WOW safe to buy?

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