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S592 BTA

1998 Tvr Cerbera

Purple Petrol 4475cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

80,372 mi
Last recorded80,372 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 1998 Tvr Cerbera42,990 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS592 BTA
MakeTvr
ModelCerbera
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,475cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 80,372 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2025 78,093 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2024 76,766 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 71,323 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2019 71,323 miles

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

Emissions not tested due to exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged not working (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system pipe to hose (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Mar 2017 72,347 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 70,888 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2007 70,129 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2007 70,115 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 23 Oct 2006 69,499 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2006 69,499 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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S592 BTA is a 1998 Tvr Cerbera in Purple with a 4,475cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 S592 BTA, 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 S592 BTA registered?

S592 BTA is a 1998 Tvr Cerbera, first registered on 27 August 1998.

Is S592 BTA safe to buy?

The MOT history for S592 BTA shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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