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S826 WTU

1998 Tvr Cerbera

Blue Petrol 4185cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

34,300 mi
Last recorded34,300 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Tvr Cerbera42,990 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS826 WTU
MakeTvr
ModelCerbera
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,185cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 34,300 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2025 33,687 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2023 33,448 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2023 33,426 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2022 33,186 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 33,148 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 32,970 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2019 32,683 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 32,332 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 32,185 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 31,948 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 31,795 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 15 Sep 2014 31,565 miles

oil leak on engine

possible coolant leak from n/s of radiator area

rear tyres cracking/perishing in inner edges of tread

Fail 15 Sep 2014 31,565 miles

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

oil leak on engine

possible coolant leak from n/s of radiator area

rear tyres cracking/perishing in inner edges of tread

Pass 19 Sep 2013 31,383 miles

wipers not parking

Fail 16 Sep 2013 31,380 miles

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

wipers not parking

Pass 13 Sep 2012 31,124 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2012 31,124 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2011 30,831 miles

both rear tyres wearing close to tread wear markers

park brake has only just met minimum roller brake test results - may require attention

wipers not parking

Fail 5 Sep 2011 30,831 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

both rear tyres wearing close to tread wear markers

wipers not parking

Pass 13 Sep 2010 30,445 miles

front tyres wearing off on inner edges - n/s possibly close to cords

Fail 13 Sep 2010 30,445 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

front tyres wearing off on inner edges - n/s possibly close to cords

Pass 7 Sep 2009 29,935 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

engine overheating on idle

front tyres wearing off on inner edges

slight exhaust blow on n/s tailpipe section near mounting flange

Pass 29 Sep 2008 29,569 miles

front tyres worn off on inner edges - track check required

Pass 4 Sep 2007 29,208 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2007 29,208 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

rear tyres wearing close to tread bars †front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 18 Sep 2006 28,699 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 18 Sep 2006 28,699 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

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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S826 WTU is a 1998 Tvr Cerbera in Blue with a 4,185cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S826 WTU, 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 S826 WTU registered?

S826 WTU is a 1998 Tvr Cerbera, first registered on 14 November 1998.

Is S826 WTU safe to buy?

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