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L4 FVE

1998 Tvr Cerbera

Red Petrol 4475cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

65,066 mi
Last recorded65,066 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 1998 Tvr Cerbera42,990 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL4 FVE
MakeTvr
ModelCerbera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,475cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2025 65,066 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2024 63,120 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2023 62,918 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2022 61,809 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 56,329 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 56,209 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2019 56,130 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2019 56,126 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Aug 2019 56,124 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jul 2019 56,122 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Parking brake lever inoperative (1.1.6 (d))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 55,845 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 55,381 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 54,108 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 51,770 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 51,325 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Sep 2013 51,318 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear 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 23 May 2012 50,065 miles

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

o/s/f tyre worn on inside edge

oil leak

Fail 17 May 2012 50,065 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

o/s/f tyre worn on inside edge

oil leak

Pass 28 May 2011 48,487 miles

offside front and nearside chassis frame corrodid outwith 30 cms of suspension an steering

Fail 27 May 2011 48,587 miles

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

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

offside front and nearside chassis frame corrodid outwith 30 cms of suspension an steering

Pass 20 May 2010 47,628 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 44,911 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 43,500 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 39,865 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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L4 FVE is a 1998 Tvr Cerbera in Red with a 4,475cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 L4 FVE, 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 L4 FVE registered?

L4 FVE is a 1998 Tvr Cerbera, first registered on 15 October 1998.

Is L4 FVE safe to buy?

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