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TVR Chimaera

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 3,948 cc

400 XAHMOT history

400 XAH is a green petrol TVR Chimaera first used on 21 Apr 1999. Its MOT expired on 13 Aug 2025 and it has passed 10 of 13 MOT tests, with 40,412 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Jul 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 13 Aug 2025
Mileage
40,412 mi
At MOT on 31 Jul 2024
MOT tests
13
10 passed · 3 failed
Per year
110 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
400 XAH
Registration format
Dateless
Make
TVR
Model
Chimaera
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,948 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
21 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Aug 2025
Latest MOT test
31 Jul 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

400 XAH was last recorded at 40,412 miles on 31 Jul 2024, 65 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Aug 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
40,347 miles · 14 Aug 2023
Between the last two tests
65 miles
Average per year
110 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 40,412 miles
  • 2023 – 40,347 miles
  • 2022 – 40,279 miles
  • 2021 – 40,222 miles
  • 2020 – 40,122 miles
  • 2019 – 40,121 miles
  • 2018 – 40,121 miles
  • 2017 – 40,098 miles
  • 2009 – 40,070 miles
  • 2006 – 38,387 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass40,412 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.

  • Light surface rust to chassis

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

13 tests since 17 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass40,412 miles (+65)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    40,412 miles
    Test number
    777296099897

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass40,347 miles (+68)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    40,347 miles
    Test number
    782189863116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass40,279 miles (+57)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    40,279 miles
    Test number
    427264177556

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass40,222 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    40,222 miles
    Test number
    747915271436

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail40,216 miles (+94)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,216 miles
    Test number
    432531876412
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

  6. Pass40,122 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    40,122 miles
    Test number
    337145406627
    • AdvisoryLight surface rust to chassis

  7. Fail40,122 miles (+1)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,122 miles
    Test number
    495800790873
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryLight surface rust to chassis

  8. Pass40,121 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    40,121 miles
    Test number
    524764192475
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint rack (2.1.5 (a))

  9. Pass40,121 miles (+23)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    40,121 miles
    Test number
    446563302012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass40,098 miles (+28)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    40,098 miles
    Test number
    645968828086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass40,070 miles (+13)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    40,070 miles
    Test number
    702051939257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail40,057 miles (+1,670)7 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,057 miles
    Test number
    871089319208
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  13. Pass38,387 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    38,387 miles
    Test number
    502078846097
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Questions about 400 XAH

What vehicle is registration 400 XAH currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 400 XAH on a green petrol TVR Chimaera first used on 21 Apr 1999. 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 400 XAH currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on 400 XAH expired on 13 Aug 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on 400 XAH?
The MOT on 400 XAH expired on 13 Aug 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has 400 XAH done?
400 XAH was recorded at 40,412 miles at its MOT on 31 Jul 2024, an average of 110 miles a year.
Has 400 XAH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 400 XAH has failed 3 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Aug 2021.
Has the mileage on 400 XAH 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 400 XAH find?
400 XAH passed its latest MOT on 31 Jul 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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