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TVR Cerbera

Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 4,475 cc

S5 NGTMOT history

S5 NGT is a blue petrol TVR Cerbera first used on 22 Oct 1998. Its MOT expired on 8 Apr 2025 and it has passed 20 of 24 MOT tests, with 38,880 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Apr 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 8 Apr 2025
Mileage
38,880 mi
At MOT on 9 Apr 2024
MOT tests
24
20 passed · 4 failed
Per year
818 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S5 NGT
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
22 Oct 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Apr 2025
Latest MOT test
9 Apr 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

S5 NGT was last recorded at 38,880 miles on 9 Apr 2024, 285 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Mar 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
38,595 miles · 22 Mar 2023
Between the last two tests
285 miles
Average per year
818 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 38,880 miles
  • 2023 – 38,595 miles
  • 2022 – 38,119 miles
  • 2021 – 37,683 miles
  • 2020 – 37,512 miles
  • 2019 – 36,656 miles
  • 2018 – 36,334 miles
  • 2017 – 35,965 miles
  • 2016 – 35,037 miles
  • 2015 – 33,770 miles
  • 2014 – 33,134 miles
  • 2013 – 32,974 miles
  • 2012 – 32,192 miles
  • 2011 – 31,766 miles
  • 2010 – 31,032 miles
  • 2009 – 30,097 miles
  • 2008 – 28,927 miles
  • 2007 – 27,855 miles
  • 2006 – 26,188 miles
  • 2005 – 23,720 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass38,880 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing leaking
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing leaking
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryUnderside generally corroded

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.

  • Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2011–2013

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

    Dangerous3 MOTs, 2008–2012

  • Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2013

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

Full MOT history

24 tests since 28 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass38,880 miles (+285)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    38,880 miles
    Test number
    668264804228
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing leaking
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing leaking
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderside generally corroded

  2. Pass38,595 miles (+476)12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    38,595 miles
    Test number
    738248141062
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing leaking grease
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing leaking grease
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure generally corroded in places (Underside)

  3. Pass38,119 miles (+436)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    38,119 miles
    Test number
    365561267739
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear both hub seals damp
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  4. Pass37,683 miles (+171)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    37,683 miles
    Test number
    347141230230

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass37,512 miles (+856)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    37,512 miles
    Test number
    222538958156
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

  6. Pass36,656 miles (+322)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    36,656 miles
    Test number
    756248531427

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass36,334 miles (+369)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    36,334 miles
    Test number
    575113679576

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass35,965 miles (+928)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    35,965 miles
    Test number
    703667436996
    • AdvisoryOut riggers starting to corrode

  9. Pass35,037 miles (+1,267)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    35,037 miles
    Test number
    555567318247
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  10. Pass33,770 miles (+636)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    33,770 miles
    Test number
    955500945079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass33,134 miles (+160)
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    33,134 miles
    Test number
    188295734052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass32,974 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    32,974 miles
    Test number
    185513573242
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryUpper Steering column universal joint slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
    • NoteOil leak

  13. Fail32,930 miles (+738)3 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,930 miles
    Test number
    545543373269
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryUpper Steering column universal joint slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
    • NoteOil leak

  14. Pass32,192 miles (+22)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    32,192 miles
    Test number
    466506782257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail32,170 miles (+404)1 dangerous3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,170 miles
    Test number
    809375482200
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  16. Pass31,766 miles (+21)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    31,766 miles
    Test number
    927709971245
    • 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. Fail31,745 miles (+713)1 dangerous2 failures2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,745 miles
    Test number
    196566871214
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • 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)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • 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)

  18. Pass31,032 miles (+935)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    31,032 miles
    Test number
    133239170229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass30,097 miles (+1,170)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    30,097 miles
    Test number
    790054579262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass28,927 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    28,927 miles
    Test number
    683097088254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail28,927 miles (+1,072)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,927 miles
    Test number
    432047688222
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  22. Pass27,855 miles (+1,667)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    27,855 miles
    Test number
    412818487274
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

  23. Pass26,188 miles (+2,468)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    26,188 miles
    Test number
    304762766418

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass23,720 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    23,720 miles
    Test number
    383771775211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S5 NGT

Does S5 NGT currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S5 NGT expired on 8 Apr 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S5 NGT?
The MOT on S5 NGT expired on 8 Apr 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S5 NGT done?
S5 NGT was recorded at 38,880 miles at its MOT on 9 Apr 2024, an average of 818 miles a year.
Has S5 NGT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S5 NGT has failed 4 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Sept 2013.
Has the mileage on S5 NGT 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 S5 NGT find?
S5 NGT passed its latest MOT on 9 Apr 2024 with 10 advisories: nearside front coil spring corroded; nearside front shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush; nearside front suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened, and 7 more.

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