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H12 MJF

1998 Tvr Cerbera

Purple Petrol 4185cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

40,461 mi
Last recorded40,461 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Tvr Cerbera42,990 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH12 MJF
MakeTvr
ModelCerbera
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,185cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 40,461 miles
Pass 29 May 2025 40,059 miles
Pass 24 May 2024 39,862 miles
Pass 11 May 2023 39,450 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2022 38,929 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2021 38,261 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2020 36,918 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 35,271 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 33,214 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 32,520 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 31,672 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 28 May 2015 30,716 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 2 Jun 2014 29,754 miles
Fail 22 May 2014 29,723 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2013 28,709 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 19 Jun 2012 27,476 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2012 27,476 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2011 25,289 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2011 25,288 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2010 22,403 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2010 22,371 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2009 21,878 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 1 Jul 2006 21,850 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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H12 MJF is a 1998 Tvr Cerbera in Purple with a 4,185cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 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 H12 MJF, 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 H12 MJF?

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What year was H12 MJF registered?

H12 MJF is a 1998 Tvr Cerbera, first registered on 3 March 1998.

Is H12 MJF safe to buy?

The MOT history for H12 MJF shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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