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M1 XLB

1996 Tvr Cerbera

Blue Petrol 4185cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

54,286 mi
Last recorded54,286 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2025
Typical for 1996 Tvr Cerbera45,149 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM1 XLB
MakeTvr
ModelCerbera
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,185cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2025 54,286 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2024 53,673 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2023 53,354 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2022 52,837 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2021 52,203 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2019 50,653 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 49,267 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

both front tyres wearing inside edges

Fail 5 Jun 2018 49,263 miles

Emissions not tested misfire (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 35% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

both front tyre's wearing on inside edges

Pass 16 Jun 2017 47,974 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 43,580 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 43,061 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 43,061 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 41,946 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 39,326 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 35,465 miles
Fail 24 May 2011 35,433 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2010 33,710 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 28 May 2009 32,448 miles
Fail 28 May 2009 32,448 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2008 31,106 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 29,813 miles
Pass 6 May 2006 28,366 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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M1 XLB is a 1996 Tvr Cerbera in Blue with a 4,185cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 M1 XLB, 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 M1 XLB registered?

M1 XLB is a 1996 Tvr Cerbera, first registered on 9 October 1996.

Is M1 XLB safe to buy?

The MOT history for M1 XLB shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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