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R983 TCF

1998 Tvr Cerbera

Purple Petrol 4185cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

45,986 mi
Last recorded45,986 miles
Recorded on22 May 2025
Typical for 1998 Tvr Cerbera42,990 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR983 TCF
MakeTvr
ModelCerbera
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,185cc
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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 May 2025 45,986 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 21 Jun 2024 45,861 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 21 Jun 2024 45,861 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 2 Jun 2023 45,476 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 24 Jun 2022 45,033 miles
Pass 26 May 2021 44,870 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 13 May 2019 44,025 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 42,980 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 6 Jun 2018 42,980 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 42,743 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 29 Jun 2017 42,739 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 12 Jul 2016 41,607 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. FRONT SERVICE BRAKE 24% IMBALANCE (3.7.B.5b)

Coolant leak ENGINE ()

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Oil leak ENGINE ()

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. SERVICE BRAKE 23% IMBALANCE (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 4 Jul 2015 40,541 miles

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

Fail 26 Jun 2015 40,541 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2014 39,844 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2013 39,506 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2012 39,439 miles
Pass 14 May 2011 39,031 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

REAR TYRES WEARING THIN

Pass 27 Mar 2010 36,648 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Mar 2009 32,798 miles

rear inner brake pads starting to wear low

Pass 25 Feb 2008 31,086 miles

mid rear view mirror missing

rear inner brake pads look to be wearing low

Fail 22 Feb 2008 31,032 miles

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

mid rear view mirror missing

rear inner brake pads look to be wearing low

Pass 29 Jul 2006 29,289 miles

FRONT INNER BRAKE PADS LOOK TO BE WEARING LOW

N/S FRONT TYRE WEARING VERY LOW ON INNER EDGE

O/S FRONT DISC WORPED

O/S FRONT TYRE BALD ON INNER EDGE

Fail 14 Jul 2006 29,262 miles

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

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

N/S FRONT TYRE WORN VERY LOW ON INNER EDGE

O/S FRONT DISC WORPED

O/S FRONT TYRE BALD ON INNER EDGE (ADVISE TO BE REPLACED A.S.A.P)

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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R983 TCF is a 1998 Tvr Cerbera in Purple 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 R983 TCF, 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 R983 TCF registered?

R983 TCF is a 1998 Tvr Cerbera, first registered on 24 April 1998.

Is R983 TCF safe to buy?

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