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S3 TVR

1998 Tvr Cerbera

Gold Petrol 4185cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

33,065 mi
Last recorded33,065 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 Tvr Cerbera42,990 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS3 TVR
MakeTvr
ModelCerbera
Year1998
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,185cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 33,065 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2023 32,766 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2023 32,749 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

oil around n/s/r hub assembly

Pass 1 Oct 2022 32,595 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2021 31,890 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2020 31,674 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 May 2020 31,653 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 31,267 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 30,538 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 29,670 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2016 29,399 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

both rear tyres cracking

various points of space frame rusted

Pass 6 May 2015 29,225 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 28,937 miles
Pass 12 May 2013 28,900 miles

Front tyres wearing inner edges

N/S/R Shock damp

Oil Leaks

Pass 11 May 2012 28,534 miles

O/S/F tyre inner edge

Oil leak

Fail 11 May 2012 28,534 miles

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

O/S/F tyre inner edge

Oil leak

Pass 15 May 2011 28,281 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 27,283 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2009 26,988 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 26,721 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 26,434 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 25,431 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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S3 TVR is a 1998 Tvr Cerbera in Gold with a 4,185cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 S3 TVR, 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

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What year was S3 TVR registered?

S3 TVR is a 1998 Tvr Cerbera, first registered on 7 October 1998.

Is S3 TVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for S3 TVR shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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