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TVR Cerbera

Gold · Petrol · 1998 · 4,185 cc

S3 TVRMOT history

S3 TVR is a gold petrol TVR Cerbera first used on 7 Oct 1998. Its MOT is valid until 6 Oct 2027 and it has passed 21 of 23 MOT tests, with 33,170 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 6 Oct 2027
Mileage
33,170 mi
At MOT on 6 Oct 2026
MOT tests
23
21 passed · 2 failed
Per year
384 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S3 TVR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
TVR
Model
Cerbera
Colour
Gold
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,185 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
7 Oct 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S3 TVR was last recorded at 33,170 miles on 6 Oct 2026, 105 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
33,065 miles · 7 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
105 miles
Average per year
384 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 33,170 miles
  • 2025 – 33,065 miles
  • 2023 – 32,766 miles
  • 2022 – 32,595 miles
  • 2021 – 31,890 miles
  • 2020 – 31,674 miles
  • 2019 – 31,267 miles
  • 2018 – 30,538 miles
  • 2017 – 29,670 miles
  • 2016 – 29,399 miles
  • 2015 – 29,225 miles
  • 2014 – 28,937 miles
  • 2013 – 28,900 miles
  • 2012 – 28,534 miles
  • 2011 – 28,281 miles
  • 2010 – 27,283 miles
  • 2009 – 26,988 miles
  • 2008 – 26,721 miles
  • 2007 – 26,434 miles
  • 2006 – 25,431 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass33,170 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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

Full MOT history

23 tests since 18 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass33,170 miles (+105)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    33,170 miles
    Test number
    536574386995

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass33,065 miles (+299)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    33,065 miles
    Test number
    440521786937

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass32,766 miles (+17)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    32,766 miles
    Test number
    789358837345

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail32,749 miles (+154)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,749 miles
    Test number
    904880891487
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil around n/s/r hub assembly

  5. Pass32,595 miles (+705)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    32,595 miles
    Test number
    797867098854
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  6. Pass31,890 miles (+216)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    31,890 miles
    Test number
    327613837671

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass31,674 miles (+21)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    31,674 miles
    Test number
    146048202270
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass31,653 miles (+386)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2021
    Odometer
    31,653 miles
    Test number
    195977149002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass31,267 miles (+729)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2020
    Odometer
    31,267 miles
    Test number
    718960720903

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass30,538 miles (+868)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2019
    Odometer
    30,538 miles
    Test number
    202737740048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass29,670 miles (+271)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2018
    Odometer
    29,670 miles
    Test number
    805694412221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass29,399 miles (+174)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2017
    Odometer
    29,399 miles
    Test number
    188729799277
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres cracking
    • AdvisoryVarious points of space frame rusted

  13. Pass29,225 miles (+288)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2016
    Odometer
    29,225 miles
    Test number
    105256325151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass28,937 miles (+37)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2015
    Odometer
    28,937 miles
    Test number
    266337524123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass28,900 miles (+366)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2014
    Odometer
    28,900 miles
    Test number
    919932933172
    • NoteFront tyres wearing inner edges
    • NoteN/S/R Shock damp
    • NoteOil Leaks

  16. Pass28,534 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2013
    Odometer
    28,534 miles
    Test number
    305752132107
    • NoteO/S/F tyre inner edge
    • NoteOil leak

  17. Fail28,534 miles (+253)1 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,534 miles
    Test number
    979342432162
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • NoteO/S/F tyre inner edge
    • NoteOil leak

  18. Pass28,281 miles (+998)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2012
    Odometer
    28,281 miles
    Test number
    956375431177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass27,283 miles (+295)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2011
    Odometer
    27,283 miles
    Test number
    990694030167
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  20. Pass26,988 miles (+267)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    26,988 miles
    Test number
    302350489217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass26,721 miles (+287)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    26,721 miles
    Test number
    552034478222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass26,434 miles (+1,003)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    26,434 miles
    Test number
    700022437292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass25,431 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    25,431 miles
    Test number
    630020136261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S3 TVR

Does S3 TVR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S3 TVR is valid until 6 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on S3 TVR?
The MOT on S3 TVR is valid until 6 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S3 TVR done?
S3 TVR was recorded at 33,170 miles at its MOT on 6 Oct 2026, an average of 384 miles a year.
Has S3 TVR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S3 TVR has failed 2 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Sept 2023.
Has the mileage on S3 TVR 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 S3 TVR find?
S3 TVR passed its latest MOT on 6 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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