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R996 YTR

1998 Tvr Cerbera

Blue Petrol 4500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

54,170 mi
Last recorded54,170 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 1998 Tvr Cerbera42,990 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR996 YTR
MakeTvr
ModelCerbera
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,500cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 54,170 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2024 53,297 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2023 52,543 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2022 52,018 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2022 52,001 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 50,623 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 50,288 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2020 50,285 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2019 50,000 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 49,385 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 48,114 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Oct 2016 46,711 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2016 46,706 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2015 45,160 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 44,027 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 43,458 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2013 43,458 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2012 42,735 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 21 May 2012 42,525 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 42,170 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 42,053 miles
Fail 19 May 2010 42,043 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Apr 2009 41,605 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 41,422 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 41,064 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 39,999 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2006 39,999 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

front brakes noisey

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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R996 YTR is a 1998 Tvr Cerbera in Blue with a 4,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R996 YTR, 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 R996 YTR registered?

R996 YTR is a 1998 Tvr Cerbera, first registered on 7 March 1998.

Is R996 YTR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R996 YTR shows 27 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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