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F9 PTR

1998 Tvr Cerbera

Blue Petrol 4475cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

61,760 mi
Last recorded61,760 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 Tvr Cerbera42,990 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF9 PTR
MakeTvr
ModelCerbera
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,475cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 61,760 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 8 Sep 2025 61,757 miles

Front Bonnet seriously at risk of opening inadvertently (3.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 21 Nov 2023 61,707 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2022 60,310 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 57,358 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Also rear chassis tubes (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 7 Oct 2020 57,356 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Also rear chassis tubes (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 24 Mar 2016 56,966 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 56,531 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 56,499 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Pass 25 Oct 2008 54,880 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 53,144 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2006 49,487 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 16 Aug 2006 49,487 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2005 42,823 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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F9 PTR is a 1998 Tvr Cerbera in Blue with a 4,475cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 F9 PTR, 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 F9 PTR?

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What year was F9 PTR registered?

F9 PTR is a 1998 Tvr Cerbera, first registered on 23 April 1998.

Is F9 PTR safe to buy?

The MOT history for F9 PTR shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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