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TVR Chimaera

Purple · Petrol · 1997 · 4,546 cc

660 SDVMOT history

660 SDV is a purple petrol TVR Chimaera first used on 25 Sept 1997. Its MOT is valid until 12 Jun 2027 and it has passed 21 of 24 MOT tests, with 72,653 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 12 Jun 2027
Mileage
72,653 mi
At MOT on 5 Jun 2026
MOT tests
24
21 passed · 3 failed
Per year
1,045 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
660 SDV
Registration format
Dateless
Make
TVR
Model
Chimaera
Colour
Purple
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,546 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
25 Sept 1997
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

660 SDV was last recorded at 72,653 miles on 5 Jun 2026, 1,197 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
71,456 miles · 6 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
1,197 miles
Average per year
1,045 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 72,653 miles
  • 2025 – 71,456 miles
  • 2024 – 69,958 miles
  • 2023 – 68,732 miles
  • 2022 – 67,048 miles
  • 2021 – 66,291 miles
  • 2020 – 65,754 miles
  • 2019 – 65,738 miles
  • 2018 – 65,656 miles
  • 2017 – 65,579 miles
  • 2016 – 65,552 miles
  • 2015 – 65,323 miles
  • 2014 – 65,040 miles
  • 2013 – 63,913 miles
  • 2012 – 62,959 miles
  • 2011 – 61,284 miles
  • 2010 – 58,491 miles
  • 2009 – 55,697 miles
  • 2008 – 54,801 miles
  • 2006 – 53,272 miles
  • 2005 – 51,006 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass72,653 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorAll direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute When operating hazards (4.4.4 (a))
  • MinorNearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Manifold area (6.1.2 (a))

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.

  • Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

24 tests since 27 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass72,653 miles2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    72,653 miles
    Test number
    233799695148
    • MinorAll direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute When operating hazards (4.4.4 (a))
    • MinorNearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Manifold area (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Fail72,653 miles (+1,197)2 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,653 miles
    Test number
    355948220707
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorAll direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute When operating hazards (4.4.4 (a))
    • MinorNearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Manifold area (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass71,456 miles (+1,498)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    71,456 miles
    Test number
    994544518704
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Pass69,958 miles (+1,226)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    69,958 miles
    Test number
    794246621445
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass68,732 miles (+1,684)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    68,732 miles
    Test number
    231569974341

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass67,048 miles (+757)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    67,048 miles
    Test number
    349269551930

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass66,291 miles (+537)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    66,291 miles
    Test number
    442759862254
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  8. Pass65,754 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    65,754 miles
    Test number
    527312519131
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  9. Fail65,754 miles (+16)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,754 miles
    Test number
    335579720957
    • Repaired at testFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  10. Pass65,738 miles (+82)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    65,738 miles
    Test number
    430845569103
    • MinorNearside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  11. Pass65,656 miles (+77)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    65,656 miles
    Test number
    855571999666

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass65,579 miles (+27)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    65,579 miles
    Test number
    201355185417

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass65,552 miles (+229)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    65,552 miles
    Test number
    913174142527

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass65,323 miles (+283)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    65,323 miles
    Test number
    787544155150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass65,040 miles (+1,127)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    65,040 miles
    Test number
    158811864163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass63,913 miles (+954)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2014
    Odometer
    63,913 miles
    Test number
    508162253167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass62,959 miles (+1,675)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2013
    Odometer
    62,959 miles
    Test number
    438435242186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass61,284 miles (+2,793)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2012
    Odometer
    61,284 miles
    Test number
    439993321175
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • 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)

  19. Pass58,491 miles (+2,794)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    58,491 miles
    Test number
    332508010105
    • NoteHand brake only just met minimum requirement

  20. Pass55,697 miles (+896)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    55,697 miles
    Test number
    984607409159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass54,801 miles (+1,529)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    54,801 miles
    Test number
    881727118195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass53,272 miles (+2,266)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    53,272 miles
    Test number
    892141706372

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass51,006 miles (+67)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    51,006 miles
    Test number
    701362565203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail50,939 miles4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,939 miles
    Test number
    390229535459
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting nut missing (2.4.G.1)

Questions about 660 SDV

What vehicle is registration 660 SDV currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 660 SDV on a purple petrol TVR Chimaera first used on 25 Sept 1997. 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 660 SDV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 660 SDV is valid until 12 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on 660 SDV?
The MOT on 660 SDV is valid until 12 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 660 SDV done?
660 SDV was recorded at 72,653 miles at its MOT on 5 Jun 2026, an average of 1,045 miles a year.
Has 660 SDV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 660 SDV has failed 3 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on 660 SDV 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 660 SDV find?
660 SDV passed its latest MOT on 5 Jun 2026 with 2 minor defects and 1 advisory: all direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute when operating hazards; nearside steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; offside front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold area.

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