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R4 RPE

1998 Tvr Cerbera

Purple Petrol 4475cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jun 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

48,470 mi
Last recorded48,470 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Tvr Cerbera42,990 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR4 RPE
MakeTvr
ModelCerbera
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,475cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 48,470 miles
Pass 8 May 2025 47,234 miles
Pass 30 May 2024 47,017 miles

Offside Rear park brake efficiency low

Fail 30 May 2024 47,017 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear park brake efficiency low

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2023 46,203 miles
Pass 19 May 2022 45,594 miles
Fail 10 May 2022 45,528 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2021 45,226 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2020 45,068 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 44,994 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 44,889 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 43,476 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2016 43,471 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2015 42,298 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 41,299 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 40,076 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 39,074 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 19 Mar 2012 39,074 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 7 Apr 2011 38,019 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 35,918 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 33,587 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 30,500 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 26,638 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2006 26,429 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Nov 2005 21,831 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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R4 RPE is a 1998 Tvr Cerbera in Purple with a 4,475cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R4 RPE, 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 R4 RPE?

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What year was R4 RPE registered?

R4 RPE is a 1998 Tvr Cerbera, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R4 RPE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R4 RPE shows 25 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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