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S290 BSC

1998 Tvr Cerbera

Blue Petrol 4185cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

85,572 mi
Last recorded85,572 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Tvr Cerbera42,990 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS290 BSC
MakeTvr
ModelCerbera
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,185cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 85,572 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 28 Jan 2026 85,349 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 16 Dec 2024 83,718 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2023 82,215 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2022 80,608 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 79,596 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 78,966 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 78,176 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 3 May 2018 77,995 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 76,302 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 75,353 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 73,328 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 71,293 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 68,414 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 65,361 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 63,104 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 59,078 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 54,992 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2008 54,991 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2007 51,184 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2006 48,757 miles

Brake lever locking device missing (3.5.1l)

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

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Rear h/brake low effort

Various chassis corrosion and suspension corrosion

Pass 24 Aug 2006 48,757 miles

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

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear h/brake low effort

Various chassis corrosion and suspension corrosion

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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S290 BSC is a 1998 Tvr Cerbera in Blue with a 4,185cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 S290 BSC, 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 S290 BSC?

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What year was S290 BSC registered?

S290 BSC is a 1998 Tvr Cerbera, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S290 BSC safe to buy?

The MOT history for S290 BSC shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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