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S226 JNL

1998 Tvr Cerbera

Purple Petrol 4185cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

59,937 mi
Last recorded59,937 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Tvr Cerbera42,990 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS226 JNL
MakeTvr
ModelCerbera
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,185cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 12 May 2026 59,937 miles
Pass 21 May 2025 59,905 miles
Pass 13 May 2024 59,829 miles
Pass 17 May 2023 59,682 miles
Pass 28 May 2020 59,636 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 59,130 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 58,418 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 58,175 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 57,116 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2014 56,736 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 56,191 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2011 53,701 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 51,300 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2009 48,249 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Aug 2008 42,587 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 35,351 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2005 32,371 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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S226 JNL is a 1998 Tvr Cerbera in Purple with a 4,185cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 S226 JNL, 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 S226 JNL?

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What year was S226 JNL registered?

S226 JNL is a 1998 Tvr Cerbera, first registered on 19 August 1998.

Is S226 JNL safe to buy?

The MOT history for S226 JNL shows 17 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does S226 JNL have outstanding finance?

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