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TVR Cerbera

Red · Petrol · 1996 · 4,500 cc

C8 WOWMOT history

C8 WOW is a red petrol TVR Cerbera first used on 29 May 1996. Its MOT is valid until 23 Aug 2027 and it has passed 14 of 22 MOT tests, with 43,800 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 23 Aug 2027
Mileage
43,800 mi
At MOT on 24 Aug 2026
MOT tests
22
14 passed · 8 failed
Per year
168 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C8 WOW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
TVR
Model
Cerbera
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,500 cc
Year of manufacture
1996
First used
29 May 1996
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

C8 WOW was last recorded at 43,800 miles on 24 Aug 2026, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Aug 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
43,798 miles · 21 Aug 2026
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
168 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 43,800 miles
  • 2025 – 43,788 miles
  • 2024 – 43,710 miles
  • 2023 – 43,705 miles
  • 2022 – 43,599 miles
  • 2019 – 43,579 miles
  • 2018 – 43,577 miles
  • 2015 – 43,308 miles
  • 2010 – 43,247 miles
  • 2009 – 42,908 miles
  • 2008 – 41,873 miles
  • 2007 – 41,770 miles
  • 2006 – 40,671 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass43,800 miles
  • AdvisorySlight oil leakRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryUnderbody surface corrosion

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2007–2008

  • Front Windscreen wiper not working

    Major3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Front and rear brake disc corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Under body surface corrosion

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

22 tests since 6 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass43,800 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    43,800 miles
    Test number
    623983006645
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak
    • AdvisoryUnderbody surface corrosion

  2. Fail43,798 miles (+10)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,798 miles
    Test number
    430575809243
    • MajorAll direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

  3. Pass43,788 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2026
    Odometer
    43,788 miles
    Test number
    909281239007
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion underbody

  4. Fail43,788 miles (+78)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,788 miles
    Test number
    277262476115
    • MajorFront Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion underbody

  5. Pass43,710 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2025
    Odometer
    43,710 miles
    Test number
    144376272316
    • AdvisoryFront and rear brake disc corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  6. Fail43,710 miles (+5)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,710 miles
    Test number
    447466558425
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront and rear brake disc corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  7. Pass43,705 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    43,705 miles
    Test number
    673958198613
    • AdvisoryUnder body surface corrosion

  8. Fail43,705 miles (+106)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,705 miles
    Test number
    993673781968
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryUnder body surface corrosion

  9. Pass43,599 miles (+20)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    43,599 miles
    Test number
    611422938035
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  10. Pass43,579 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    43,579 miles
    Test number
    542510832697

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass43,577 miles (+17)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    43,577 miles
    Test number
    441467934127
    • MinorNearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion to rear suspension

  12. Fail43,560 miles (+252)1 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,560 miles
    Test number
    770293246453
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion to rear suspension

  13. Pass43,308 miles (+61)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    43,308 miles
    Test number
    687105705854
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryVehicle has surface corrosion

  14. Pass43,247 miles (+339)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    43,247 miles
    Test number
    790866770174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass42,908 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    42,908 miles
    Test number
    464000379166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail42,908 miles (+1,035)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,908 miles
    Test number
    814940579139
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose kinked (3.6.B.4b)
    • FailureNearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  17. Pass41,873 miles (+8)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    41,873 miles
    Test number
    713061908115
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • NoteNearside front seatbelt buckle cover missing
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn on outer edge

  18. Fail41,865 miles (+95)6 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,865 miles
    Test number
    373080608164
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureFront registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • NoteNearside front seatbelt buckle cover missing
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn on outer edge

  19. Pass41,770 miles (+3)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    41,770 miles
    Test number
    782364737281
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • NoteFront registration plate cracked

  20. Fail41,767 miles (+1,096)6 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,767 miles
    Test number
    260928127287
    • FailureCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • NoteFront registration plate cracked

  21. Pass40,671 miles (+289)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    40,671 miles
    Test number
    733020056312

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass40,382 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    40,382 miles
    Test number
    951566396086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about C8 WOW

Does C8 WOW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on C8 WOW is valid until 23 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on C8 WOW?
The MOT on C8 WOW is valid until 23 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has C8 WOW done?
C8 WOW was recorded at 43,800 miles at its MOT on 24 Aug 2026, an average of 168 miles a year.
Has C8 WOW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C8 WOW has failed 8 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on C8 WOW ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on C8 WOW find?
C8 WOW passed its latest MOT on 24 Aug 2026 with 2 advisories: slight oil leak; underbody surface corrosion.

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