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S486 RLF

1998 Tvr Cerbera

Blue Petrol 4475cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

50,279 mi
Last recorded50,279 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2025
Typical for 1998 Tvr Cerbera42,990 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS486 RLF
MakeTvr
ModelCerbera
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,475cc
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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2025 50,279 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2023 50,267 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 50,195 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 49,978 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 49,080 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 48,055 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 47,253 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 46,336 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 45,805 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 44,734 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 44,129 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2012 43,928 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 42,259 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2011 42,256 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)

Pass 13 May 2010 40,238 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 38,736 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 36,345 miles
Fail 2 May 2008 36,345 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 4 May 2007 32,138 miles
Fail 4 May 2007 32,138 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Jul 2006 31,578 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2005 24,203 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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S486 RLF is a 1998 Tvr Cerbera in Blue with a 4,475cc 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 S486 RLF, 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 S486 RLF?

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What year was S486 RLF registered?

S486 RLF is a 1998 Tvr Cerbera, first registered on 23 September 1998.

Is S486 RLF safe to buy?

The MOT history for S486 RLF 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.

Does S486 RLF have outstanding finance?

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