1996 TVR Cerbera 4.5L Petrol · C16 RBA
1996 TVR Cerbera (4.5L, petrol). First registered 10/05/1996. Recorded mileage 62,575 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- TVR CERBERA
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Cardiff
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08/05/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 62,575 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 4.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1996
- Engine
- 4500cc
C16 RBA Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/05/2025
- 62,575 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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Known faults for TVR TVR Cerbera
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
C16 RBA Mileage History
- 13/01/202362,321 mi
- 09/05/202462,459 mi+138 mi
- 01/05/202562,575 mi+116 mi
Average of roughly 111 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
C16 RBA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Tvr Cerbera (C16 RBA) between January 2023 and May 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
Common Problems: TVR CERBERA
Known issues reported by owners and MOT testers.
- AJP8 Engine Tappet Adjustment(Serious)
The Speed Eight engine requires regular, specialist tappet adjustments. If ignored, it can lead to valve damage.
- Chassis Rot (Main Rails & Outriggers)(Serious)
Like the Chimaera, the Cerbera chassis is prone to rust, but access is even more restricted, making inspection difficult.
- Electrical Gremlins & Wiring Loom(Moderate)
Hand-built wiring harnesses vary car to car, leading to inconsistent electrical reliability. Central locking, door solenoids, immobilisers, lights and cooling fans are all prone to moisture-related failures.
- Cooling System Overheating(Serious)
The cooling system is a known weak point. Faulty fan switching relays, inefficient radiator airflow and coolant leaks can cause overheating in traffic. Water pump and radiator seal failures are common even on well-maintained cars.
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