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R51 SAR

1998 Tvr Cerbera

Blue Petrol 4185cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

46,195 mi
Last recorded46,195 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 Tvr Cerbera42,990 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR51 SAR
MakeTvr
ModelCerbera
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,185cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 46,195 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2024 44,923 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2022 43,367 miles

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2021 42,753 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2021 42,715 miles

Emissions not tested due to vehicle temperature (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 13 May 2020 42,320 miles
Fail 13 May 2020 42,320 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2019 40,976 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 39,625 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 14 Mar 2018 39,614 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 Mar 2017 36,891 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2017 36,891 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 33,731 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 29 Feb 2016 33,706 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2015 33,417 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/f tyre starting to wear on inner edge

Pass 23 Aug 2014 33,196 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 32,959 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2012 32,463 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 31,090 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 30,021 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2010 29,964 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2009 29,346 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 28,553 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 27,603 miles

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s rear tyre cut in inner sidewall!

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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R51 SAR is a 1998 Tvr Cerbera in Blue with a 4,185cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R51 SAR, 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 R51 SAR registered?

R51 SAR is a 1998 Tvr Cerbera, first registered on 12 February 1998.

Is R51 SAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R51 SAR shows 24 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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