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S20 TWO

1998 Tvr Cerbera

Red Petrol 4185cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

57,721 mi
Last recorded57,721 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Tvr Cerbera42,990 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS20 TWO
MakeTvr
ModelCerbera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,185cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 57,721 miles
Pass 7 May 2025 56,852 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2024 56,382 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2023 55,471 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2022 54,722 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2021 52,752 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2021 52,747 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jun 2020 49,999 miles

unable to carry out brake and emissions test

Fail 4 Jun 2020 49,999 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

unable to carry out brake and emissions test

Pass 3 Apr 2019 47,505 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 45,727 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 42,634 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 39,910 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2010 37,119 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 6 Sep 2010 37,119 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2007 35,288 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2007 35,284 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2006 30,033 miles
Fail 13 May 2006 30,033 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

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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S20 TWO is a 1998 Tvr Cerbera in Red with a 4,185cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 S20 TWO, 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

How do I check the history of S20 TWO?

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What year was S20 TWO registered?

S20 TWO is a 1998 Tvr Cerbera, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S20 TWO safe to buy?

The MOT history for S20 TWO shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does S20 TWO have outstanding finance?

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