TVR Cerbera
Bronze and Purple · Petrol · 1999 · 3,996 cc
T863 KMSMOT history
T863 KMS is a bronze and purple petrol TVR Cerbera first used on 1 Apr 1999. Its MOT is valid until 31 Mar 2027 and it has passed 11 of 16 MOT tests, with 38,133 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Apr 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 31 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 38,133 mi
- At MOT on 1 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 16
- 11 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 157 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T863 KMS
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- TVR
- Model
- Cerbera
- Colour
- Bronze and Purple
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 3,996 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 1 Apr 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 31 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 1 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T863 KMS was last recorded at 38,133 miles on 1 Apr 2026, 240 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Aug 2025.
Mileage went down between tests
- 2 Apr 2015: 32,258 miles, lower than 36,982 miles on 3 Jul 2012.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 37,893 miles · 8 Aug 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 240 miles
- Average per year
- 157 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 38,133 miles
- 2025 – 37,893 miles
- 2024 – 37,227 miles
- 2023 – 35,744 miles
- 2022 – 34,399 miles
- 2021 – 33,868 miles
- 2015 – 32,258 miles
- 2012 – 36,982 miles
- 2009 – 36,822 miles
- 2008 – 36,334 miles
- 2006 – 35,052 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass38,133 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryExhaust baffles are loose
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.
Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
Minor2 MOTs, 2022
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits
Major2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Emissions not tested
Failure2 MOTs, 2008–2009
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Failure2 MOTs, 2008–2009
Full MOT history
16 tests since 21 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass38,133 miles (+240)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 38,133 miles
- Test number
- 501234161773
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryExhaust baffles are loose
Pass37,893 miles (+666)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 37,893 miles
- Test number
- 346711932220
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass37,227 miles (+1,483)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 37,227 miles
- Test number
- 263564371258
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass35,744 miles1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 9 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 35,744 miles
- Test number
- 139286737956
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Fail35,744 miles (+1,345)2 major1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 35,744 miles
- Test number
- 322176498987
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Pass34,399 miles1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 9 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 34,399 miles
- Test number
- 218171611855
- MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Fail34,399 miles (+531)1 major1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 34,399 miles
- Test number
- 590847504039
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Pass33,868 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 33,868 miles
- Test number
- 410176527735
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail33,868 miles (+1,610)11 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 33,868 miles
- Test number
- 479160146332
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- MajorHeadlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
- MajorHeadlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorHeadlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced body mount area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced body mount area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced body mount area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorPosition lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements headlights come on with sidelights on sidelight only switch (4.2.2 (a))
Pass32,258 miles (-4,724)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 32,258 miles
- Test number
- 736702495047
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass36,982 miles (+160)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 36,982 miles
- Test number
- 617545382153
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass36,822 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jul 2010
- Odometer
- 36,822 miles
- Test number
- 884551319257
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail36,822 miles (+488)8 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 36,822 miles
- Test number
- 752329709220
- FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
- FailureNearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
- FailureNearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureOffside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
- FailureOffside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureParking brake lever pawl spring does not push the pawl positively into the ratchet teeth (3.1.5)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- NoteAdvise chassis space frame showing signs of corrosion
Pass36,334 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 May 2009
- Odometer
- 36,334 miles
- Test number
- 432393628161
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail36,334 miles (+1,282)12 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 36,334 miles
- Test number
- 492912628108
- FailureAn item not tested (Manual)
- FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
- FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureNearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
- FailureNearside Front Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
- FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
- FailureNearside Rear Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
- FailureOffside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
- FailureOffside Front Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- NoteADVISE VEHICLE OVERHEATING
Pass35,052 miles
- MOT expiry
- 20 Aug 2007
- Odometer
- 35,052 miles
- Test number
- 451803536281
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T863 KMS
- Does T863 KMS currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T863 KMS is valid until 31 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T863 KMS?
- The MOT on T863 KMS is valid until 31 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T863 KMS done?
- T863 KMS was recorded at 38,133 miles at its MOT on 1 Apr 2026, an average of 157 miles a year.
- Has T863 KMS ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T863 KMS has failed 5 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Aug 2023.
- Has the mileage on T863 KMS ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 2 Apr 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on T863 KMS find?
- T863 KMS passed its latest MOT on 1 Apr 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside front wheel bearing has slight play; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 2 more.
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