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S19 TVR

1998 Tvr Cerbera

Blue Petrol 4498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

24,823 mi
Last recorded24,823 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Tvr Cerbera42,990 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS19 TVR
MakeTvr
ModelCerbera
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,498cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 24,823 miles
Pass 7 May 2025 23,264 miles
Pass 7 May 2024 20,326 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2022 19,431 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

oil leaks from engine, transmission and rear diff

Pass 22 Nov 2021 17,359 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2021 15,556 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 12,735 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 10,114 miles

Emissions at manufacturer spec

Pass 10 Jan 2018 10,070 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 9,102 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2017 9,099 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2016 8,976 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 5 Apr 2016 8,976 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 18 Oct 2014 8,575 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2014 8,575 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

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)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2013 8,217 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2013 8,217 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Aug 2012 7,657 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 7,252 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 6,813 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 5,920 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2009 5,920 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Aug 2008 5,276 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2007 4,537 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 3,216 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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S19 TVR is a 1998 Tvr Cerbera in Blue with a 4,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 S19 TVR, 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 S19 TVR registered?

S19 TVR is a 1998 Tvr Cerbera, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S19 TVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for S19 TVR shows 25 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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