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S88 CER

1998 Tvr Cerbera

Blue Petrol 4475cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

67,394 mi
Last recorded67,394 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 Tvr Cerbera42,990 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS88 CER
MakeTvr
ModelCerbera
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,475cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 67,394 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2024 63,382 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2023 60,015 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2022 57,198 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 55,796 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 54,488 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 52,526 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2018 50,211 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 47,510 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2015 47,220 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 45,379 miles

oil leaks on engine/transmission

Fail 24 Oct 2014 45,379 miles

Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

oil leaks on engine/transmission

Pass 19 Oct 2013 43,255 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2012 40,000 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2011 37,291 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2010 35,516 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2009 30,792 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Fail 22 Aug 2009 30,792 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 12 Aug 2008 27,173 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 3 Aug 2007 23,862 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 20,230 miles

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

advise: front brake imbalance close to limit (25%)

advise: parking brake at limit.

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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S88 CER is a 1998 Tvr Cerbera in Blue with a 4,475cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 S88 CER, 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 S88 CER?

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What year was S88 CER registered?

S88 CER is a 1998 Tvr Cerbera, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S88 CER safe to buy?

The MOT history for S88 CER shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does S88 CER have outstanding finance?

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