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R5 TVR

1998 Tvr Cerbera

Yellow Petrol 4500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

75,557 mi
Last recorded75,557 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2026
Typical for 1998 Tvr Cerbera42,990 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR5 TVR
MakeTvr
ModelCerbera
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,500cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2026 75,557 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2025 73,189 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2024 71,052 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2022 70,285 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2020 70,005 miles

both front tyres wearing thin on edges

Pass 30 Mar 2019 69,552 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2018 68,561 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 66,641 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 64,732 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 62,804 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 59,195 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 56,811 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2011 53,030 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 49,814 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 48,339 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 43,926 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

corrosion on chassis at numerous points but not to excess at this date.

front windscreen starting to delaminate

Fail 16 Jan 2009 43,926 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

corrosion on chassis at numerous points but not to excess at this date.

front windscreen starting to delaminate

Pass 31 Oct 2007 40,981 miles

chassis starting to rust

suspension arms very rusty

Pass 5 Oct 2006 38,804 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2005 35,898 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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R5 TVR is a 1998 Tvr Cerbera in Yellow with a 4,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 TVR, 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 TVR registered?

R5 TVR is a 1998 Tvr Cerbera, first registered on 12 February 1998.

Is R5 TVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R5 TVR shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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