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E8 VAT

1998 Tvr Cerbera

Red Petrol 4185cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

60,364 mi
Last recorded60,364 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2025
Typical for 1998 Tvr Cerbera42,990 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE8 VAT
MakeTvr
ModelCerbera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,185cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2025 60,364 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 29 Apr 2025 60,364 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 30 Apr 2024 59,972 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2022 58,683 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2021 58,080 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2021 58,080 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 57,518 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 55,769 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2019 55,764 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 51,359 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance slight missting inside lens (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Dec 2016 50,326 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2015 48,162 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2014 45,251 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2013 43,440 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 40,524 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 35,761 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 31,998 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Apr 2009 27,294 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 27,252 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2007 26,416 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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E8 VAT is a 1998 Tvr Cerbera in Red with a 4,185cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 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 E8 VAT, 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 E8 VAT registered?

E8 VAT is a 1998 Tvr Cerbera, first registered on 3 March 1998.

Is E8 VAT safe to buy?

The MOT history for E8 VAT shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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