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R686 TWR

1998 Tvr Cerbera

Blue Petrol 4185cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

24,613 mi
Last recorded24,613 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 Tvr Cerbera42,990 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR686 TWR
MakeTvr
ModelCerbera
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,185cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 6 Oct 2025 24,613 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2024 24,484 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2023 24,272 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 24,264 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 24,195 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 24,180 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 23,295 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 23,254 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 17,680 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2013 17,601 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Outer Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Outer Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2010 17,589 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

slight cracking on sidewall also inner edge low offside front tyre

Pass 27 Jun 2008 17,447 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 16,438 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 14,754 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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R686 TWR is a 1998 Tvr Cerbera in Blue with a 4,185cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R686 TWR, 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 R686 TWR registered?

R686 TWR is a 1998 Tvr Cerbera, first registered on 27 March 1998.

Is R686 TWR safe to buy?

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