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L5 TVR

1998 Tvr Cerbera

Blue Petrol 4185cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2026
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

60,128 mi
Last recorded60,128 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2025
Typical for 1998 Tvr Cerbera42,990 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL5 TVR
MakeTvr
ModelCerbera
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,185cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 2 Apr 2025 60,128 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2023 58,407 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 55,337 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2021 52,451 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 52,001 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 47,993 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 44,140 miles

Rear parking brake just met efficiency

exhaust noisy

Pass 2 Aug 2017 44,140 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 10 May 2016 44,140 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 44,140 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Mar 2014 43,663 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2012 41,102 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2011 38,412 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2010 36,617 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 35,034 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 33,020 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 31,439 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2006 30,150 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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L5 TVR is a 1998 Tvr Cerbera in Blue with a 4,185cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 L5 TVR, 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 L5 TVR?

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What year was L5 TVR registered?

L5 TVR is a 1998 Tvr Cerbera, first registered on 9 March 1998.

Is L5 TVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for L5 TVR shows 18 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does L5 TVR have outstanding finance?

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