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S400 STF

1998 Tvr Cerbera

Yellow Petrol 4475cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

32,776 mi
Last recorded32,776 miles
Recorded on30 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Tvr Cerbera42,990 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS400 STF
MakeTvr
ModelCerbera
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,475cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 May 2026 32,776 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2025 32,482 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2023 32,367 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2022 31,760 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2021 31,160 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2020 30,650 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2019 30,007 miles
Pass 5 May 2018 29,665 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2017 29,129 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 28,456 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 27,565 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 26,997 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2014 26,996 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 Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2012 26,354 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Sep 2011 25,484 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Sep 2010 24,279 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2010 24,278 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Aug 2009 23,128 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Aug 2009 23,128 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)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

air filter bracket broken

Pass 15 Aug 2008 21,474 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 15 Aug 2008 21,474 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Aug 2007 18,770 miles

OSF wheel fouls chassis on full left lock in reverse

Fail 31 Jul 2007 18,768 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

OSF wheel fouls chassis on full left lock in reverse

Pass 11 Aug 2006 15,023 miles

Both front tyres worn on inside edge

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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S400 STF is a 1998 Tvr Cerbera in Yellow with a 4,475cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 S400 STF, 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 S400 STF?

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What year was S400 STF registered?

S400 STF is a 1998 Tvr Cerbera, first registered on 16 October 1998.

Is S400 STF safe to buy?

The MOT history for S400 STF shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does S400 STF have outstanding finance?

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