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R222 OAR

1998 Tvr Cerbera

Blue Petrol 4500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

44,116 mi
Last recorded44,116 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Tvr Cerbera42,990 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR222 OAR
MakeTvr
ModelCerbera
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,500cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 44,116 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 May 2025 44,009 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2024 43,747 miles

Central Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis and suspension (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2021 43,580 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2019 43,296 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 1 Nov 2018 42,615 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2018 42,615 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Nov 2014 41,046 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2014 41,046 miles

Nearside Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Sep 2013 40,617 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 38,149 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 36,535 miles
Fail 25 May 2012 36,535 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Feb 2011 33,958 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2011 33,958 miles

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 15 Apr 2010 33,538 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 32,949 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 13 Mar 2008 30,694 miles

nearside rear outer c v gaitor split

Fail 12 Mar 2008 30,694 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside rear outer c v gaitor split

Pass 25 Apr 2007 28,707 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2006 28,087 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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R222 OAR is a 1998 Tvr Cerbera in Blue with a 4,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 R222 OAR, 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.

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What year was R222 OAR registered?

R222 OAR is a 1998 Tvr Cerbera, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R222 OAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R222 OAR shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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