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UDZ 606

1998 Tvr Cerbera

Red Petrol 4475cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

66,899 mi
Last recorded66,899 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 Tvr Cerbera42,990 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUDZ 606
MakeTvr
ModelCerbera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,475cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 66,899 miles
Pass 28 May 2024 66,271 miles
Pass 27 May 2023 60,119 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2022 57,246 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 May 2022 57,188 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 May 2021 53,106 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 May 2021 53,106 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust emissions only just met (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2020 50,104 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

headlamp light intensity slightly reduce nearside and offside

Fail 20 Jun 2020 50,104 miles

Emissions not tested water leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

headlamp light intensity slightly reduce nearside and offside

Pass 9 Mar 2019 48,673 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2018 48,662 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2017 46,490 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2016 40,441 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2015 38,778 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2014 33,879 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2013 31,712 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2012 31,209 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 31,208 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 30,446 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 30,430 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2008 30,417 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 May 2007 27,740 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 27,639 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2007 27,638 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2006 26,365 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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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UDZ 606 is a 1998 Tvr Cerbera in Red with a 4,475cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 UDZ 606, 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 UDZ 606 registered?

UDZ 606 is a 1998 Tvr Cerbera, first registered on 26 August 1998.

Is UDZ 606 safe to buy?

The MOT history for UDZ 606 shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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