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TVR Cerbera

Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 4,475 cc

S15 RBYMOT history

S15 RBY is a blue petrol TVR Cerbera first used on 10 Nov 1998. Its MOT is valid until 5 Feb 2027 and it has passed 20 of 23 MOT tests, with 45,009 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 5 Feb 2027
Mileage
45,009 mi
At MOT on 6 Feb 2026
MOT tests
23
20 passed · 3 failed
Per year
1,043 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S15 RBY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
TVR
Model
Cerbera
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,475 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
10 Nov 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S15 RBY was last recorded at 45,009 miles on 6 Feb 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Jun 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
45,008 miles · 26 Jun 2024
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
1,043 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 45,009 miles
  • 2024 – 45,008 miles
  • 2023 – 44,952 miles
  • 2022 – 44,606 miles
  • 2021 – 43,029 miles
  • 2020 – 42,839 miles
  • 2019 – 42,699 miles
  • 2018 – 42,520 miles
  • 2017 – 42,306 miles
  • 2016 – 42,087 miles
  • 2015 – 41,680 miles
  • 2014 – 41,279 miles
  • 2013 – 40,987 miles
  • 2012 – 40,200 miles
  • 2011 – 35,618 miles
  • 2010 – 33,251 miles
  • 2009 – 31,372 miles
  • 2008 – 28,157 miles
  • 2007 – 24,537 miles
  • 2006 – 24,288 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass45,009 miles
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryAll under body coated in wax oil

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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2013

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

23 tests since 27 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass45,009 miles (+1)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    45,009 miles
    Test number
    975209962517
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll under body coated in wax oil
  2. Pass45,008 miles (+56)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    45,008 miles
    Test number
    501945634306

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass44,952 miles (+346)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    44,952 miles
    Test number
    305965758150
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Pass44,606 miles (+1,577)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    44,606 miles
    Test number
    628169784593

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass43,029 miles (+190)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2022
    Odometer
    43,029 miles
    Test number
    971078824949

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass42,839 miles (+140)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2021
    Odometer
    42,839 miles
    Test number
    529289497650

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass42,699 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    42,699 miles
    Test number
    152488880422

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail42,699 miles (+179)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,699 miles
    Test number
    751685025140
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
  9. Pass42,520 miles (+214)
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    42,520 miles
    Test number
    472211391471

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass42,306 miles (+219)
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    42,306 miles
    Test number
    659302632996

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass42,087 miles (+407)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    42,087 miles
    Test number
    417833546977

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass41,680 miles (+401)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    41,680 miles
    Test number
    885053665011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass41,279 miles (+292)2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    41,279 miles
    Test number
    157850574026
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryService brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)
    • NoteIndicator control hits instrument bezel but does not affect operation
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteRear suspension arms corroded
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  14. Pass40,987 miles2 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    40,987 miles
    Test number
    798364273063
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteAir conditioning belt removed
    • NoteBoth rear exhaust rubbers slightly perished
    • NoteOff side front tyre worn on in side edge
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteSlight blow from rear exhaust
  15. Fail40,987 miles (+787)7 failures3 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,987 miles
    Test number
    377130373055
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • FailurePower steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
    • NoteAir conditioning belt removed
    • NoteBoth rear exhaust rubbers slightly perished
    • NoteOff side front tyre worn on in side edge
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteSlight blow from rear exhaust
  16. Pass40,200 miles (+4,582)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    40,200 miles
    Test number
    105138862426

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail35,618 miles5 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,618 miles
    Test number
    199580711128
    • Repaired at testExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • Repaired at testExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • Repaired at testExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • Repaired at testExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
  18. Pass35,618 miles (+2,367)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    35,618 miles
    Test number
    658590211115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass33,251 miles (+1,879)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    33,251 miles
    Test number
    553236390055
    • 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)
  20. Pass31,372 miles (+3,215)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    31,372 miles
    Test number
    971151379012
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
  21. Pass28,157 miles (+3,620)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    28,157 miles
    Test number
    870259878097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass24,537 miles (+249)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    24,537 miles
    Test number
    871246187066
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  23. Pass24,288 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    24,288 miles
    Test number
    540696286022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S15 RBY

Does S15 RBY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S15 RBY is valid until 5 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on S15 RBY?
The MOT on S15 RBY is valid until 5 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S15 RBY done?
S15 RBY was recorded at 45,009 miles at its MOT on 6 Feb 2026, an average of 1,043 miles a year.
Has S15 RBY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S15 RBY has failed 3 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Apr 2019.
Has the mileage on S15 RBY 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 S15 RBY find?
S15 RBY passed its latest MOT on 6 Feb 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: offside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; all under body coated in wax oil.

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