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TVR Cerbera

Yellow · Petrol · 1999 · 3,996 cc

T357 CFGMOT history

T357 CFG is a yellow petrol TVR Cerbera first used on 16 Jun 1999. Its MOT is valid until 15 Feb 2027 and it has passed 19 of 31 MOT tests, with 58,794 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 15 Feb 2027
Mileage
58,794 mi
At MOT on 16 Feb 2026
MOT tests
31
19 passed · 12 failed
Per year
769 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T357 CFG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
TVR
Model
Cerbera
Colour
Yellow
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,996 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
16 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T357 CFG was last recorded at 58,794 miles on 16 Feb 2026, 31 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Feb 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 11 Aug 2005: 34,203 miles, lower than 43,003 miles on 5 Aug 2005.
  • 26 Feb 2007: 37,177 miles, lower than 37,219 miles on 11 Aug 2006.
  • 5 Mar 2007: 36,379 miles, lower than 37,177 miles on 26 Feb 2007.

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
58,763 miles · 29 Feb 2024
Between the last two tests
31 miles
Average per year
769 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 58,794 miles
  • 2024 – 58,763 miles
  • 2023 – 58,465 miles
  • 2022 – 58,140 miles
  • 2020 – 57,661 miles
  • 2019 – 57,389 miles
  • 2018 – 56,416 miles
  • 2017 – 55,543 miles
  • 2016 – 54,573 miles
  • 2015 – 54,357 miles
  • 2014 – 53,826 miles
  • 2013 – 53,560 miles
  • 2012 – 52,880 miles
  • 2011 – 52,024 miles
  • 2010 – 51,258 miles
  • 2009 – 49,354 miles
  • 2008 – 39,508 miles
  • 2007 – 36,379 miles
  • 2006 – 37,219 miles
  • 2005 – 34,203 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass58,794 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.

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

    Failure5 MOTs, 2005–2016

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

    Failure5 MOTs, 2006–2016

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

    Failure4 MOTs, 2006–2016

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

    Failure3 MOTs, 2006–2016

  • Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid

    Failure3 MOTs, 2006–2009

Full MOT history

31 tests since 5 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass58,794 miles (+31)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    58,794 miles
    Test number
    863276092823

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass58,763 miles (+298)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    58,763 miles
    Test number
    460241167850

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass58,465 miles (+325)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    58,465 miles
    Test number
    858731109875

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass58,140 miles (+479)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    58,140 miles
    Test number
    747694672974

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass57,661 miles (+272)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    57,661 miles
    Test number
    729676653625

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass57,389 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    57,389 miles
    Test number
    484177878725
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  7. Fail57,389 miles (+973)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,389 miles
    Test number
    646750116703
    • Repaired at testExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Power steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  8. Pass56,416 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    56,416 miles
    Test number
    555362035460

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail56,416 miles (+873)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,416 miles
    Test number
    595205099556
    • Repaired at testExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

  10. Pass55,543 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    55,543 miles
    Test number
    927013064053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail55,543 miles (+970)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,543 miles
    Test number
    539608584916
    • Repaired at testExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

  12. Pass54,573 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    54,573 miles
    Test number
    869396661510

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail54,573 miles (+216)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,573 miles
    Test number
    108807610463
    • 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 carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  14. Fail54,357 miles3 repaired3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,357 miles
    Test number
    176396105233
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Pass54,357 miles (+531)3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    54,357 miles
    Test number
    485626205262
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Pass53,826 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    53,826 miles
    Test number
    435823984176
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  17. Fail53,826 miles (+266)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,826 miles
    Test number
    267519774424
    • 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 carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  18. Pass53,560 miles (+680)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    53,560 miles
    Test number
    457974203283
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteClutch dragging , difficult to engage reverse

  19. Pass52,880 miles (+856)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    52,880 miles
    Test number
    329135702422
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
    • NoteOil leak

  20. Pass52,024 miles (+766)3 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    52,024 miles
    Test number
    647823791100
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteMinor movement in steering componants
    • NoteNearside front brakes bind slightly
    • NoteRear exhaust hanging rubbers slightly perished
    • NoteRear handbrake both sides weak
    • NoteSlight oil leak ( gearbox area )

  21. Pass51,258 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    51,258 miles
    Test number
    883121600245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail51,256 miles (+1,902)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,256 miles
    Test number
    323131800414
    • FailureDirection indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  23. Pass49,354 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    49,354 miles
    Test number
    982365779196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail49,354 miles (+9,846)8 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,354 miles
    Test number
    790883779189
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  25. Pass39,508 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    39,508 miles
    Test number
    150225998063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail39,508 miles (+3,129)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,508 miles
    Test number
    172695698454
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  27. Pass36,379 miles (-798)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    36,379 miles
    Test number
    623424167027
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.4)

  28. Fail37,177 miles (-42)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,177 miles
    Test number
    994717857014
    • FailureFront Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  29. Fail37,219 miles (+3,016)7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,219 miles
    Test number
    814313526272
    • 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 carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  30. Pass34,203 miles (-8,800)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2006
    Odometer
    34,203 miles
    Test number
    993333025243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail43,003 miles3 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,003 miles
    Test number
    803287815215
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteBrake discs rusty
    • NoteFront tyres close to inner arches on full lock
    • NoteNear side rear tyre close to legal limit

Questions about T357 CFG

Does T357 CFG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T357 CFG is valid until 15 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on T357 CFG?
The MOT on T357 CFG is valid until 15 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T357 CFG done?
T357 CFG was recorded at 58,794 miles at its MOT on 16 Feb 2026, an average of 769 miles a year.
Has T357 CFG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T357 CFG has failed 12 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Aug 2019.
Has the mileage on T357 CFG ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 3 times, first on 11 Aug 2005. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T357 CFG find?
T357 CFG passed its latest MOT on 16 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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