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TVR 258

1999 Tvr Cerbera

Green Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

64,069 mi
Last recorded64,069 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 1999 Tvr Cerbera38,350 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTVR 258
MakeTvr
ModelCerbera
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 64,069 miles
Pass 6 May 2025 63,389 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2024 60,331 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2023 58,648 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2022 56,291 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 54,291 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2020 51,550 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2019 48,335 miles

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre/rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre/rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Feb 2018 44,153 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2018 44,153 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive left hand bank (7.3.D.4)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 39,579 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 35,665 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 32,707 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 23 Mar 2015 32,707 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 28 Mar 2014 30,968 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

both front corners of chassis frame very rusty

Fail 19 Mar 2014 30,968 miles

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

both front corners of chassis frame very rusty

Pass 13 Dec 2010 29,548 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 27,883 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 26,873 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 24,727 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 Oct 2007 24,727 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 May 2006 16,462 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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TVR 258 is a 1999 Tvr Cerbera in Green with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1999 Tvr Cerbera models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.4% with a typical mileage of 38,350 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 TVR 258, 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 27 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 TVR 258 registered?

TVR 258 is a 1999 Tvr Cerbera, first registered on 1 September 1999.

Is TVR 258 safe to buy?

The MOT history for TVR 258 shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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