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F14 FFY

1998 Tvr Cerbera

Red Petrol 4475cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

103,391 mi
Last recorded103,391 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2025
Typical for 1998 Tvr Cerbera42,990 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF14 FFY
MakeTvr
ModelCerbera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,475cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2025 103,391 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2024 99,999 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2023 97,211 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 91,149 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2021 86,182 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 81,015 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2019 81,015 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2018 74,690 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 69,491 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2017 69,491 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 8 Aug 2016 64,675 miles

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

Fail 8 Aug 2016 64,675 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Aug 2015 60,401 miles

ADVISE PARKING BRAKE EFFORT

OIL LEAK N/S FRONT

Fail 13 Aug 2014 54,947 miles

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 13 Aug 2014 54,947 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2013 47,164 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2013 47,149 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2012 39,836 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2012 39,832 miles

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

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2012 35,389 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 27,935 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 21,672 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2009 17,258 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 16,650 miles

dampness on nearside rear brake back plate

offside bonnet hinge/pivot worn

offside inner driveshaft gaiter insecure-

Pass 12 Oct 2006 14,963 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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F14 FFY 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 F14 FFY, 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 F14 FFY registered?

F14 FFY is a 1998 Tvr Cerbera, first registered on 18 December 1998.

Is F14 FFY safe to buy?

The MOT history for F14 FFY 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.

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