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S484 JRV

1999 Tvr Cerbera

Blue Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

43,663 mi
Last recorded43,663 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 1999 Tvr Cerbera38,350 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS484 JRV
MakeTvr
ModelCerbera
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 43,663 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2025 42,847 miles
Pass 16 May 2023 42,374 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Mar 2023 42,374 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2021 41,124 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2021 41,120 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Sep 2019 40,153 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 38,345 miles
Fail 22 May 2018 38,330 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced body mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced body mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2017 37,284 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2017 37,284 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear exhaust mount out of rubber / rattling

Pass 5 Jun 2015 36,989 miles

OUTER CHASSIS LEGS RUSTY...

Fail 5 Jun 2015 36,976 miles

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

OUTER CHASSIS LEGS RUSTY...

Pass 23 Apr 2014 36,306 miles

BOTH HEADLIGHTS ON UPPER LIMET...

CHASSIS OUT RIGGERS RUSTY...

Pass 1 May 2013 35,522 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 17 Apr 2013 35,484 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Outer Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 13 Apr 2012 33,432 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 26 May 2011 30,486 miles

ALL SUSPENSION ARMS RUSTY...

HEADLIGHTS ON LOWEST LIMETS...

OUTER CHASSIS LEGS RUSTY...

Pass 2 Feb 2010 28,854 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 28,485 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 26,236 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 23,917 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2005 22,781 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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S484 JRV is a 1999 Tvr Cerbera in Blue with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

Across all 1999 Tvr Cerbera models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.4% with a typical mileage of 38,350 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 S484 JRV, 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 27 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 S484 JRV registered?

S484 JRV is a 1999 Tvr Cerbera, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is S484 JRV safe to buy?

The MOT history for S484 JRV shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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