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R898 MUD

1998 Tvr Cerbera

Blue Petrol 4185cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

80,516 mi
Last recorded80,516 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Tvr Cerbera42,990 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR898 MUD
MakeTvr
ModelCerbera
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,185cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 80,516 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2025 76,658 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2024 72,912 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 70,922 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2021 67,113 miles
Pass 4 May 2021 66,118 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 4 May 2021 66,113 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 62,908 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 61,063 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2018 61,063 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Boot lid will not open.

Pass 22 May 2017 60,804 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s o/s (3.5.1i)

Front n/s tyre worn inner edge

Front o/s tyre worn inner edge

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s n/s (3.5.1i)

slight surface corrosion to chassis on underside of vehicle

Pass 25 Sep 2014 58,695 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jul 2013 58,027 miles

rear tyres now down to 2.5mm tread depth limit is 1.6mm

Pass 3 Apr 2012 57,756 miles

front tyres wearing on inside edges

rear tyres now down to 2mm tread depth limit is 1.6mm

Pass 30 Mar 2011 56,833 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2011 56,825 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 9 Oct 2009 55,983 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Oct 2009 55,983 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Oct 2008 53,393 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 50,048 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2007 49,920 miles

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

near side front brake hose starting to rub on suspension top arm

near side front tyre worn on in side edge

off side rear hand brake cable outter case cracked

Pass 11 Sep 2006 47,906 miles

chassis now starting to go very rusty

near side track rod end slight wear

off side front steering rack slight end float

Pass 12 Sep 2005 45,227 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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R898 MUD is a 1998 Tvr Cerbera in Blue with a 4,185cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 R898 MUD, 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.

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What year was R898 MUD registered?

R898 MUD is a 1998 Tvr Cerbera, first registered on 19 June 1998.

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