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S15 RBY

1998 Tvr Cerbera

Blue Petrol 4475cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

45,009 mi
Last recorded45,009 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 1998 Tvr Cerbera42,990 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS15 RBY
MakeTvr
ModelCerbera
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,475cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 45,009 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

all under body coated in wax oil

Pass 26 Jun 2024 45,008 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2023 44,952 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2022 44,606 miles
Pass 28 May 2021 43,029 miles
Pass 27 May 2020 42,839 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 42,699 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2019 42,699 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2018 42,520 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 42,306 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 42,087 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 41,680 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 41,279 miles

Indicator control hits instrument bezel but does not affect operation

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Rear suspension arms corroded

Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Mar 2013 40,987 miles

Air conditioning belt removed

Both rear exhaust rubbers slightly perished

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

Off side front tyre worn on in side edge

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

Oil leak

Slight blow from rear exhaust

Fail 11 Mar 2013 40,987 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Air conditioning belt removed

Both rear exhaust rubbers slightly perished

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

Off side front tyre worn on in side edge

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

Slight blow from rear exhaust

Pass 8 Mar 2012 40,200 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2011 35,618 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 35,618 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 33,251 miles

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)

Pass 12 Mar 2009 31,372 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2008 28,157 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 24,537 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)

Pass 27 Mar 2006 24,288 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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S15 RBY is a 1998 Tvr Cerbera in Blue with a 4,475cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 S15 RBY, 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 S15 RBY registered?

S15 RBY is a 1998 Tvr Cerbera, first registered on 10 November 1998.

Is S15 RBY safe to buy?

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