CarVerify

Free Car Check

A18 TVR

1998 Tvr Cerbera

Red Petrol 4475cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

79,522 mi
Last recorded79,522 miles
Recorded on30 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Tvr Cerbera42,990 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Tvr
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationA18 TVR
MakeTvr
ModelCerbera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,475cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 May 2026 79,522 miles
Pass 2 May 2025 78,458 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2024 77,406 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2023 77,142 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2022 76,937 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2022 76,937 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2018 76,931 miles

Appears to be slight exhaust leak at central pipe area

Bonnet stay loose

Front and rear b/discs starting to get surface corrosion at Inner/Outer faces

Front and rear suspension and brake components getting abit corroded

Front to rear chassis and body frame areas getting abit corroded (esp bottom frame along inner sill/floor areas and frame corners)

Front wheels starting to get abit bent at inner rim areas

P/Brake efficiency low 17% and almost ON 16% MINIMUM limit

Pass 10 Nov 2017 74,914 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 8 Nov 2017 74,914 miles

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

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 17 Nov 2016 72,425 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Offside rear inner and outer driveshaft boots perishing.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Dec 2014 69,012 miles

Offside rear inner and outer driveshaft boots perished and leaking very slightly.

Pass 9 Jan 2014 67,124 miles

Both offside rear driveshaft boots perishing and weeping grease slightly.

Nearside front steering rack boot perishing.

Park brake efficiency close to lower limits.

Pass 8 Jan 2013 65,704 miles

Both front tyres wearing at inner edges of tread.

Pass 6 Jan 2012 62,446 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2012 62,427 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)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Appears to be slight wear and movement starting at N/S/F lower susp/arm rear bush

Front to rear chassis frame/cage getting abit corroded in places

Front wheels abit bent at Inner rims

N/S w/blade split

Pass 13 Jan 2011 54,962 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 41,540 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2010 41,540 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2009 40,933 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Nov 2007 39,779 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2007 39,771 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2007 39,763 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2006 38,368 miles

Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 21 Sep 2006 38,341 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 35,016 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
Full Tvr Cerbera reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

A18 TVR is a 1998 Tvr Cerbera in Red with a 4,475cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

Across all 1998 Tvr Cerbera models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.2% with a typical mileage of 42,990 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 A18 TVR, 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 28 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 A18 TVR?

You can check the full history of A18 TVR by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was A18 TVR registered?

A18 TVR is a 1998 Tvr Cerbera, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is A18 TVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for A18 TVR shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does A18 TVR have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on A18 TVR. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.