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TVR Cerbera

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 3,996 cc

T42 DGPMOT history

T42 DGP is a green petrol TVR Cerbera first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 2 Oct 2027 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 44,079 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 2 Oct 2027
Mileage
44,079 mi
At MOT on 2 Oct 2026
MOT tests
27
19 passed · 8 failed
Per year
619 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T42 DGP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
TVR
Model
Cerbera
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,996 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T42 DGP was last recorded at 44,079 miles on 2 Oct 2026, 85 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
43,994 miles · 22 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
85 miles
Average per year
619 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 44,079 miles
  • 2025 – 43,994 miles
  • 2024 – 43,728 miles
  • 2023 – 43,621 miles
  • 2022 – 43,617 miles
  • 2021 – 43,351 miles
  • 2020 – 43,344 miles
  • 2019 – 43,150 miles
  • 2018 – 43,013 miles
  • 2017 – 42,787 miles
  • 2016 – 42,464 miles
  • 2015 – 41,945 miles
  • 2014 – 38,495 miles
  • 2012 – 38,123 miles
  • 2011 – 37,243 miles
  • 2009 – 36,766 miles
  • 2007 – 34,675 miles
  • 2006 – 31,589 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass44,079 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.

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2006–2007

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006

Full MOT history

27 tests since 31 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass44,079 miles (+85)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    44,079 miles
    Test number
    905437403049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass43,994 miles (+266)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    43,994 miles
    Test number
    621211238015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass43,728 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    43,728 miles
    Test number
    752143857204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail43,728 miles (+107)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,728 miles
    Test number
    223287990879
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
  5. Pass43,621 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    43,621 miles
    Test number
    566385334308

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail43,621 miles (+4)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,621 miles
    Test number
    428464118525
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
  7. Pass43,617 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    43,617 miles
    Test number
    763067506259
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  8. Fail43,617 miles (+266)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,617 miles
    Test number
    764387670592
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  9. Pass43,351 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    43,351 miles
    Test number
    384284941629

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass43,344 miles (+194)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    43,344 miles
    Test number
    735091207909

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass43,150 miles (+137)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    43,150 miles
    Test number
    218064043792

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass43,013 miles (+226)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    43,013 miles
    Test number
    855997824715

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass42,787 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    42,787 miles
    Test number
    651992279613

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail42,787 miles (+323)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,787 miles
    Test number
    802549018148
    • FailureOffside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit Both Rear (4.1.E.1)
  15. Pass42,464 miles (+519)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2017
    Odometer
    42,464 miles
    Test number
    180444979523

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass41,945 miles (+3,450)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2016
    Odometer
    41,945 miles
    Test number
    377052325105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass38,495 miles (+372)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    38,495 miles
    Test number
    695690324114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass38,123 miles (+880)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    38,123 miles
    Test number
    207172712199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass37,243 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    37,243 miles
    Test number
    948647091060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail37,243 miles (+477)1 dangerous3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,243 miles
    Test number
    435549681063
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
  21. Pass36,766 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    36,766 miles
    Test number
    201970479489

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail36,764 miles (+2,089)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,764 miles
    Test number
    953097449172
    • FailureFront registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
  23. Pass34,675 miles (+573)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    34,675 miles
    Test number
    472996327399

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass34,102 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    34,102 miles
    Test number
    323381627438

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail34,102 miles (+2,513)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,102 miles
    Test number
    922882617241
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
  26. Pass31,589 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    31,589 miles
    Test number
    240110826295
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  27. Fail31,589 miles6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,589 miles
    Test number
    850222916212
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • FailurePower steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Questions about T42 DGP

Does T42 DGP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T42 DGP is valid until 2 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on T42 DGP?
The MOT on T42 DGP is valid until 2 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T42 DGP done?
T42 DGP was recorded at 44,079 miles at its MOT on 2 Oct 2026, an average of 619 miles a year.
Has T42 DGP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T42 DGP has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on T42 DGP 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 T42 DGP find?
T42 DGP passed its latest MOT on 2 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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