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R18 AJP

1998 Tvr Cerbera

Red Petrol 4185cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

46,055 mi
Last recorded46,055 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Tvr Cerbera42,990 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR18 AJP
MakeTvr
ModelCerbera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,185cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 46,055 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2025 44,574 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2024 43,291 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2023 41,744 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 40,407 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 38,812 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2021 38,808 miles

Emissions not tested SMOKE exiting from hand brake gator during test (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 10 May 2019 34,859 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 34,466 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 34,376 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 33,558 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2014 33,411 miles

gearbox has oil leak

Fail 9 Aug 2014 33,411 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

gearbox has oil leak

Pass 24 Jul 2013 32,066 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2013 32,067 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 12 Sep 2011 30,835 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 30,030 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 27,930 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 27,260 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 26,602 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 24,007 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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R18 AJP is a 1998 Tvr Cerbera in Red with a 4,185cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R18 AJP, 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 R18 AJP?

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What year was R18 AJP registered?

R18 AJP is a 1998 Tvr Cerbera, first registered on 29 April 1998.

Is R18 AJP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R18 AJP shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R18 AJP have outstanding finance?

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