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R210 HWV

1998 Tvr Cerbera

Red Petrol 4475cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2026
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

42,074 mi
Last recorded42,074 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2025
Typical for 1998 Tvr Cerbera42,990 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR210 HWV
MakeTvr
ModelCerbera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,475cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2025 42,074 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2025 42,057 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to over heating (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working both (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jan 2024 41,305 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2024 41,301 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing off side tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2008 40,913 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2007 36,047 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2006 32,661 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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R210 HWV is a 1998 Tvr Cerbera in Red with a 4,475cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R210 HWV, 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 R210 HWV registered?

R210 HWV is a 1998 Tvr Cerbera, first registered on 9 March 1998.

Is R210 HWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R210 HWV shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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