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S578 LLT

1998 Tvr Cerbera

Silver Petrol 4475cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

68,794 mi
Last recorded68,794 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Tvr Cerbera42,990 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS578 LLT
MakeTvr
ModelCerbera
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,475cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 68,794 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2025 68,149 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2024 66,755 miles

Oil leak from diff

Oil leak from engine

Fail 23 Jul 2024 66,739 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Oil leaks from engine

Slight leaks from N/S & O/S of rack

Oil leaks from diff unit

Pass 29 Jun 2023 64,920 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2022 64,669 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 63,477 miles

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

underside chassis corroded

Pass 14 Jul 2020 61,535 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 60,157 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2019 60,157 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Fail 29 Jun 2019 60,067 miles

Emissions not tested catalyst over heating smoke in car (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jun 2018 58,689 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 57,297 miles

Nearside steering rack gaiter is slightly twisted.

Fail 23 Jun 2017 57,289 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside steering rack gaiter is slightly twisted.

Pass 5 Jul 2016 55,700 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)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 52,615 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 49,181 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 46,779 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 43,861 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 40,912 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner sidewall edges

Pass 7 Jul 2010 39,007 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2008 38,703 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2008 38,703 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2006 37,853 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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S578 LLT is a 1998 Tvr Cerbera in Silver 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 S578 LLT, 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 S578 LLT registered?

S578 LLT is a 1998 Tvr Cerbera, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S578 LLT safe to buy?

The MOT history for S578 LLT 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.

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