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S26 COL

1998 Tvr Cerbera

Purple Petrol 4475cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2025
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

47,636 mi
Last recorded47,636 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2024
Typical for 1998 Tvr Cerbera42,990 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS26 COL
MakeTvr
ModelCerbera
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,475cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2024 47,636 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Dec 2023 47,287 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 47,244 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2015 47,093 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2015 47,090 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 1 Aug 2013 46,723 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

offside rear floor slightly damaged

Fail 18 Jul 2013 46,723 miles

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)

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

offside rear floor slightly damaged

Pass 3 Mar 2012 43,523 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2012 43,562 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Feb 2011 40,354 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2010 40,343 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

surface rust all chassis components

Pass 12 Jun 2007 39,836 miles

heavy surface corrosion to chassis...........

suspension arms corroded. (reccomend replace)...

Pass 27 Feb 2006 38,877 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2006 38,877 miles

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

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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S26 COL is a 1998 Tvr Cerbera in Purple with a 4,475cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 S26 COL, 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 S26 COL?

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What year was S26 COL registered?

S26 COL is a 1998 Tvr Cerbera, first registered on 13 November 1998.

Is S26 COL safe to buy?

The MOT history for S26 COL shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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