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TVR Chimaera

Black · Petrol · 1996 · 3,952 cc

284 HCGMOT history

284 HCG is a black petrol TVR Chimaera first used on 14 Feb 1996. Its MOT is valid until 19 Jun 2027 and it has passed 19 of 21 MOT tests, with 95,037 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 19 Jun 2027
Mileage
95,037 mi
At MOT on 16 Jun 2026
MOT tests
21
19 passed · 2 failed
Per year
384 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
284 HCG
Registration format
Dateless
Make
TVR
Model
Chimaera
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,952 cc
Year of manufacture
1996
First used
14 Feb 1996
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

284 HCG was last recorded at 95,037 miles on 16 Jun 2026, 283 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
94,754 miles · 20 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
283 miles
Average per year
384 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 95,037 miles
  • 2025 – 94,754 miles
  • 2024 – 94,215 miles
  • 2023 – 93,790 miles
  • 2022 – 93,335 miles
  • 2021 – 92,862 miles
  • 2019 – 91,947 miles
  • 2018 – 91,478 miles
  • 2017 – 91,082 miles
  • 2016 – 87,240 miles
  • 2015 – 87,238 miles
  • 2014 – 87,238 miles
  • 2013 – 87,238 miles
  • 2012 – 87,238 miles
  • 2011 – 87,238 miles
  • 2009 – 87,238 miles
  • 2008 – 87,238 miles
  • 2007 – 87,238 miles
  • 2006 – 87,238 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass95,037 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.

  • Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2013

Full MOT history

21 tests since 28 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass95,037 miles (+283)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    95,037 miles
    Test number
    362007133043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass94,754 miles (+539)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    94,754 miles
    Test number
    695764049738

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass94,215 miles (+425)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2025
    Odometer
    94,215 miles
    Test number
    824405739987

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass93,790 miles (+455)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2024
    Odometer
    93,790 miles
    Test number
    925199469666

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass93,335 miles (+473)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    93,335 miles
    Test number
    940788646987

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass92,862 miles (+915)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    92,862 miles
    Test number
    819039763233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass91,947 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    91,947 miles
    Test number
    120250144339

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail91,947 miles (+469)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,947 miles
    Test number
    942366327136
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  9. Pass91,478 miles (+396)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    91,478 miles
    Test number
    144926558372

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass91,082 miles (+3,842)
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    91,082 miles
    Test number
    930565182641

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass87,240 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    87,240 miles
    Test number
    704921120987

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass87,238 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    87,238 miles
    Test number
    159406775165
    • 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)
  13. Pass87,238 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    87,238 miles
    Test number
    637035884190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass87,238 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    87,238 miles
    Test number
    349906273148
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
  15. Pass87,238 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    87,238 miles
    Test number
    916880372103
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
    • NoteFront swing arms starting to corrode
    • NoteUnder body frame work starting to corroded
  16. Pass87,238 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    87,238 miles
    Test number
    847636411156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail87,238 miles3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,238 miles
    Test number
    975536211175
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
  18. Pass87,238 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    87,238 miles
    Test number
    214770669165
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
  19. Pass87,238 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2009
    Odometer
    87,238 miles
    Test number
    990193738168
    • NoteNail in n/s/r tyre
    • NoteSome corrosion starting in front and rear swing arms
  20. Pass87,238 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    87,238 miles
    Test number
    794818207121
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  21. Pass87,238 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    87,238 miles
    Test number
    203979456025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 284 HCG

What vehicle is registration 284 HCG currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 284 HCG on a black petrol TVR Chimaera first used on 14 Feb 1996. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does 284 HCG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 284 HCG is valid until 19 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on 284 HCG?
The MOT on 284 HCG is valid until 19 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 284 HCG done?
284 HCG was recorded at 95,037 miles at its MOT on 16 Jun 2026, an average of 384 miles a year.
Has 284 HCG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 284 HCG has failed 2 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Jun 2019.
Has the mileage on 284 HCG 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 284 HCG find?
284 HCG passed its latest MOT on 16 Jun 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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