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TVR Cerbera

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 3,996 cc

T540 VHOMOT history

T540 VHO is a blue petrol TVR Cerbera first used on 6 Apr 1999. Its MOT is valid until 30 Mar 2027 and it has passed 19 of 23 MOT tests, with 79,862 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 30 Mar 2027
Mileage
79,862 mi
At MOT on 27 Mar 2026
MOT tests
23
19 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,889 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T540 VHO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
TVR
Model
Cerbera
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,996 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
6 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T540 VHO was last recorded at 79,862 miles on 27 Mar 2026, 2,698 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Mar 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 27 May 2011: 28,280 miles, lower than 28,286 miles on 22 Apr 2010.

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
77,164 miles · 26 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
2,698 miles
Average per year
2,889 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 79,862 miles
  • 2025 – 77,164 miles
  • 2024 – 73,343 miles
  • 2023 – 70,879 miles
  • 2022 – 66,262 miles
  • 2021 – 63,220 miles
  • 2020 – 59,593 miles
  • 2019 – 56,218 miles
  • 2018 – 47,845 miles
  • 2017 – 42,791 miles
  • 2016 – 35,924 miles
  • 2015 – 30,867 miles
  • 2013 – 30,179 miles
  • 2012 – 28,306 miles
  • 2011 – 28,280 miles
  • 2010 – 28,286 miles
  • 2009 – 28,286 miles
  • 2008 – 27,449 miles
  • 2006 – 23,916 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass79,862 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

23 tests since 15 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass79,862 miles (+2,698)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    79,862 miles
    Test number
    658214140342

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass77,164 miles (+3,821)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    77,164 miles
    Test number
    290350133411

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass73,343 miles (+2,464)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    73,343 miles
    Test number
    815647613696

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass70,879 miles (+4,617)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    70,879 miles
    Test number
    206372783392

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass66,262 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    66,262 miles
    Test number
    829399839462

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail66,258 miles (+3,038)1 dangerous4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,258 miles
    Test number
    999931526443
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side Very low effort (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side Very low effort (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  7. Pass63,220 miles (+3,627)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    63,220 miles
    Test number
    254623399047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass59,593 miles (+3,375)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    59,593 miles
    Test number
    253080393153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass56,218 miles (+8,373)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    56,218 miles
    Test number
    310187818388
    • AdvisoryNearside front wheel bearing slight play
    • AdvisoryRear anti roll links deteriorated

  10. Pass47,845 miles (+5,054)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    47,845 miles
    Test number
    674314684287
    • AdvisoryNearside steering rack end slight play

  11. Pass42,791 miles (+6,867)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    42,791 miles
    Test number
    896435808287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass35,924 miles (+5,057)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    35,924 miles
    Test number
    779288555415

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass30,867 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    30,867 miles
    Test number
    415333385025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail30,865 miles (+686)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,865 miles
    Test number
    678483285009
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

  15. Pass30,179 miles (+1,873)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    30,179 miles
    Test number
    825912233360

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass28,306 miles (+16)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2013
    Odometer
    28,306 miles
    Test number
    335752642159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail28,290 miles (+10)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,290 miles
    Test number
    275317012129
    • FailureBrake cable inappropriately repaired (3.5.1n)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass28,280 miles (-6)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2012
    Odometer
    28,280 miles
    Test number
    959427041137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass28,286 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    28,286 miles
    Test number
    323722210114
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  20. Pass28,286 miles (+837)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    28,286 miles
    Test number
    774336059088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass27,449 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    27,449 miles
    Test number
    344118918054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail27,449 miles (+3,533)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,449 miles
    Test number
    262320518078
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  23. Pass23,916 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    23,916 miles
    Test number
    294569616338
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about T540 VHO

Does T540 VHO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T540 VHO is valid until 30 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on T540 VHO?
The MOT on T540 VHO is valid until 30 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T540 VHO done?
T540 VHO was recorded at 79,862 miles at its MOT on 27 Mar 2026, an average of 2,889 miles a year.
Has T540 VHO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T540 VHO has failed 4 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Mar 2022.
Has the mileage on T540 VHO ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 27 May 2011. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T540 VHO find?
T540 VHO passed its latest MOT on 27 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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