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R5 NGT

1998 Tvr Cerbera

Blue Petrol 4185cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

49,383 mi
Last recorded49,383 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Tvr Cerbera42,990 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR5 NGT
MakeTvr
ModelCerbera
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,185cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 49,383 miles
Pass 22 May 2025 48,686 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2024 48,472 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2023 48,162 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2022 47,710 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Body component slightly loose splitter (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all suspention arms corroding (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Jun 2022 47,710 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Body component slightly loose splitter (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all suspention arms corroding (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Jul 2020 46,839 miles
Fail 23 May 2020 46,790 miles

Emissions not tested RISK OF OVER HEATING (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jun 2018 46,414 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 46,216 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 45,792 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2014 44,886 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 42,434 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 41,617 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 40,968 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2011 40,957 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)

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2010 39,755 miles

n/s/f outrigger has corrosion,but not within a prescibed area.

Fail 18 Mar 2010 39,755 miles

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

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

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

n/s/f outrigger has corrosion,but not within a prescibed area.

Pass 14 Mar 2009 37,466 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2009 37,466 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2008 37,436 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 20 Sep 2007 35,630 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 34,114 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2005 32,034 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2005 32,034 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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R5 NGT is a 1998 Tvr Cerbera in Blue with a 4,185cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 R5 NGT, 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 R5 NGT registered?

R5 NGT is a 1998 Tvr Cerbera, first registered on 1 January 1998.

Is R5 NGT safe to buy?

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