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S8 CBY

1998 Tvr Cerbera

Green Petrol 4185cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

39,083 mi
Last recorded39,083 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 1998 Tvr Cerbera42,990 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS8 CBY
MakeTvr
ModelCerbera
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,185cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 39,083 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2022 38,434 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2022 38,434 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2015 38,250 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres and o/s/r worn on inner edges

Pass 13 Jun 2014 37,231 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 36,556 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 34,731 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 33,377 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

underside rusty and poor

Pass 23 Apr 2010 31,706 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 30,731 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Feb 2008 26,282 miles

chassis corrossion present

Pass 7 Mar 2007 20,809 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Feb 2006 18,108 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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S8 CBY is a 1998 Tvr Cerbera in Green with a 4,185cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 S8 CBY, 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 S8 CBY?

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What year was S8 CBY registered?

S8 CBY is a 1998 Tvr Cerbera, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S8 CBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for S8 CBY shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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