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G1 NFU

1998 Tvr Cerbera

Purple Petrol 4185cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

63,064 mi
Last recorded63,064 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Tvr Cerbera42,990 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG1 NFU
MakeTvr
ModelCerbera
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,185cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2026 63,064 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2022 58,855 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2022 58,844 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 21 Apr 2021 56,336 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Sports Cats fitted for MOT test

Fail 17 Mar 2021 56,326 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 0.921 (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits 0.90% (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits 0.89 (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits 750ppm (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition standard silencers missing along with catalysts (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Offside Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

hazard light switch not found of tested

Pass 26 Jun 2019 56,013 miles
Fail 25 May 2019 56,012 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Exhaust blowing at centre section & rear pipe joints (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre starting to wear on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 May 2018 54,780 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 54,284 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2017 54,206 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Pass 5 May 2016 53,320 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 52,039 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 49,999 miles

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

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

underside poor and rusty

Pass 18 Apr 2012 48,579 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2011 47,303 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Apr 2011 47,303 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 42,298 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2010 42,268 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Jan 2009 38,669 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2009 38,655 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear reflector not red in colour (1.5.1d)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Rear reflector not red in colour (1.5.1d)

Pass 16 Jan 2008 34,092 miles

space frame starting to corrode

Pass 27 Mar 2007 32,341 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2007 32,341 miles

Nearside Rear Torsion bar attachment bracket loose (2.4.E.4a)

Offside Rear Torsion bar attachment bracket loose (2.4.E.4a)

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

Coolant leak

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

Oil leak

Pass 7 Apr 2006 30,101 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2006 30,101 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

centre exhaust cracked and blowing.

handbrake only just reaches efficiencies.(16%)

oil leak

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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G1 NFU is a 1998 Tvr Cerbera in Purple with a 4,185cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 G1 NFU, 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.

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What year was G1 NFU registered?

G1 NFU is a 1998 Tvr Cerbera, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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