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S228 JNL

1998 Tvr Cerbera

Blue Petrol 4185cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2026
Tests21 (21 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

45,445 mi
Last recorded45,445 miles
Recorded on9 May 2025
Typical for 1998 Tvr Cerbera42,990 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS228 JNL
MakeTvr
ModelCerbera
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,185cc

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MOT History

21 pass
Pass 9 May 2025 45,445 miles
Pass 17 May 2024 43,718 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2023 42,762 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2022 39,773 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2021 36,708 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 34,707 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2019 33,309 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 32,300 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2017 32,145 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 32,039 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2015 31,304 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2014 30,332 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 28,530 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 27,924 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 26,628 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 25,315 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2009 23,535 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2008 21,740 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2007 19,085 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 17,212 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2005 13,621 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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S228 JNL is a 1998 Tvr Cerbera in Blue with a 4,185cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 S228 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 S228 JNL?

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What year was S228 JNL registered?

S228 JNL is a 1998 Tvr Cerbera, first registered on 26 August 1998.

Is S228 JNL safe to buy?

The MOT history for S228 JNL shows 21 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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