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TVR Cerbera

Red · Petrol · 1998 · 4,475 cc

L4 FVEMOT history

L4 FVE is a red petrol TVR Cerbera first used on 15 Oct 1998. Its MOT expired on 10 Jul 2026 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 65,066 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Jul 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 10 Jul 2026
Mileage
65,066 mi
At MOT on 11 Jul 2025
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
1,318 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L4 FVE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
TVR
Model
Cerbera
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,475 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
15 Oct 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
11 Jul 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L4 FVE was last recorded at 65,066 miles on 11 Jul 2025, 1,946 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Mar 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 28 May 2011: 48,487 miles, lower than 48,587 miles on 27 May 2011.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
63,120 miles · 22 Mar 2024
Between the last two tests
1,946 miles
Average per year
1,318 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 65,066 miles
  • 2024 – 63,120 miles
  • 2023 – 62,918 miles
  • 2022 – 61,809 miles
  • 2021 – 56,329 miles
  • 2020 – 56,209 miles
  • 2019 – 56,130 miles
  • 2018 – 55,845 miles
  • 2017 – 55,381 miles
  • 2016 – 54,108 miles
  • 2015 – 51,770 miles
  • 2013 – 51,325 miles
  • 2012 – 50,065 miles
  • 2011 – 48,487 miles
  • 2010 – 47,628 miles
  • 2008 – 44,911 miles
  • 2007 – 43,500 miles
  • 2006 – 39,865 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass65,066 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

24 tests since 30 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass65,066 miles (+1,946)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    65,066 miles
    Test number
    263950029248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass63,120 miles (+202)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    63,120 miles
    Test number
    459061177343

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass62,918 miles (+1,109)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    62,918 miles
    Test number
    943275836265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass61,809 miles (+5,480)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    61,809 miles
    Test number
    878100484264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass56,329 miles (+120)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    56,329 miles
    Test number
    158978617545

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass56,209 miles (+79)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    56,209 miles
    Test number
    435995416668
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass56,130 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    56,130 miles
    Test number
    246235656230
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail56,126 miles (+2)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,126 miles
    Test number
    661155383372
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail56,124 miles (+2)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,124 miles
    Test number
    932491850539
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Fail56,122 miles (+277)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,122 miles
    Test number
    922494529088
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorParking brake lever inoperative (1.1.6 (d))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass55,845 miles (+464)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    55,845 miles
    Test number
    360264404111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass55,381 miles (+1,273)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    55,381 miles
    Test number
    383153818211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass54,108 miles (+2,338)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    54,108 miles
    Test number
    508070339418

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass51,770 miles (+445)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    51,770 miles
    Test number
    615612725081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass51,325 miles (+7)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    51,325 miles
    Test number
    738333873232
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Fail51,318 miles (+1,253)2 dangerous2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,318 miles
    Test number
    248638963285
    • DangerousNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass50,065 miles3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2013
    Odometer
    50,065 miles
    Test number
    377844842108
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • NoteO/s/f tyre worn on inside edge
    • NoteOil leak

  18. Fail50,065 miles (+1,578)3 failures3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,065 miles
    Test number
    278338932461
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • NoteO/s/f tyre worn on inside edge
    • NoteOil leak

  19. Pass48,487 miles (-100)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2012
    Odometer
    48,487 miles
    Test number
    889628741146
    • NoteOffside front and nearside chassis frame corrodid outwith 30 cms of suspension an steering

  20. Fail48,587 miles (+959)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,587 miles
    Test number
    508407841120
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
    • NoteOffside front and nearside chassis frame corrodid outwith 30 cms of suspension an steering

  21. Pass47,628 miles (+2,717)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2011
    Odometer
    47,628 miles
    Test number
    262480440132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass44,911 miles (+1,411)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    44,911 miles
    Test number
    322455268162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass43,500 miles (+3,635)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2008
    Odometer
    43,500 miles
    Test number
    132449447143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass39,865 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2007
    Odometer
    39,865 miles
    Test number
    481230656119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L4 FVE

Does L4 FVE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L4 FVE expired on 10 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L4 FVE?
The MOT on L4 FVE expired on 10 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L4 FVE done?
L4 FVE was recorded at 65,066 miles at its MOT on 11 Jul 2025, an average of 1,318 miles a year.
Has L4 FVE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L4 FVE has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Aug 2019.
Has the mileage on L4 FVE ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 28 May 2011. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L4 FVE find?
L4 FVE passed its latest MOT on 11 Jul 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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