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A3 CAD

1998 Tvr Cerbera

Silver Petrol 4185cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

42,832 mi
Last recorded42,832 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2025
Typical for 1998 Tvr Cerbera42,990 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA3 CAD
MakeTvr
ModelCerbera
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,185cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2025 42,832 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside and offside ()

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

parking brake lever has high travel

Pass 14 Jun 2012 42,089 miles

slight oil leak on diff

slight oil leak on gearbox

Pass 18 Jun 2011 43,098 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 42,089 miles

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

Fail 11 Jun 2011 42,089 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2010 40,586 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2010 40,586 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Apr 2009 39,172 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 37,698 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 37,257 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2006 36,745 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

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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A3 CAD is a 1998 Tvr Cerbera in Silver with a 4,185cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 A3 CAD, 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

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What year was A3 CAD registered?

A3 CAD is a 1998 Tvr Cerbera, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is A3 CAD safe to buy?

The MOT history for A3 CAD shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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