TVR Chimaera 500
Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 4,997 cc
C5 RWPMOT history
C5 RWP is a blue petrol TVR Chimaera 500 first used on 31 Dec 1998. Its MOT is valid until 28 May 2027 and it has passed 22 of 32 MOT tests, with 44,534 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 May 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 28 May 2027
- Mileage
- 44,534 mi
- At MOT on 29 May 2026
- MOT tests
- 32
- 22 passed · 10 failed
- Per year
- 944 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- C5 RWP
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- TVR
- Model
- Chimaera 500
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 4,997 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1998
- First used
- 31 Dec 1998
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 28 May 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 29 May 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
C5 RWP was last recorded at 44,534 miles on 29 May 2026, 302 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 May 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 44,232 miles · 19 May 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 302 miles
- Average per year
- 944 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 44,534 miles
- 2025 – 44,232 miles
- 2024 – 43,339 miles
- 2023 – 43,022 miles
- 2022 – 42,636 miles
- 2021 – 42,575 miles
- 2020 – 42,493 miles
- 2019 – 42,405 miles
- 2018 – 42,326 miles
- 2017 – 42,195 miles
- 2016 – 42,108 miles
- 2015 – 41,949 miles
- 2014 – 41,887 miles
- 2013 – 41,186 miles
- 2012 – 40,788 miles
- 2011 – 40,303 miles
- 2010 – 39,283 miles
- 2009 – 38,612 miles
- 2008 – 36,971 miles
- 2007 – 34,366 miles
- 2006 – 28,179 miles
- 2005 – 25,005 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass44,534 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
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 Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2013
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2013
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2013
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2010
Front Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
32 tests since 23 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass44,534 miles (+302)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 May 2027
- Odometer
- 44,534 miles
- Test number
- 689069325778
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass44,232 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 18 May 2026
- Odometer
- 44,232 miles
- Test number
- 715811084685
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail44,232 miles (+893)2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 44,232 miles
- Test number
- 182885006697
- MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass43,339 miles (+317)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 43,339 miles
- Test number
- 517037892521
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass43,022 miles (+386)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 43,022 miles
- Test number
- 399708981190
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass42,636 miles
- MOT expiry
- 12 May 2023
- Odometer
- 42,636 miles
- Test number
- 492227197672
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail42,633 miles (+58)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 42,633 miles
- Test number
- 739890677282
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Pass42,575 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 42,575 miles
- Test number
- 922188226505
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryAll major suspension/chassis components heavily corroded
- AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just meet
Fail42,575 miles (+82)1 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 42,575 miles
- Test number
- 182460987777
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryAll major suspension/chassis components heavily corroded
- AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just meet
Pass42,493 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 42,493 miles
- Test number
- 580400547092
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Fail42,493 miles (+88)1 dangerous2 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 42,493 miles
- Test number
- 730334637185
- DangerousFront Fuel pipe leaking excessively or a risk of fire engin department (6.1.3 (b) (ii))
- Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass42,405 miles (+79)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 42,405 miles
- Test number
- 730540050004
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisorySlight corrosion found in chassis
- AdvisorySlight oil loss on engine
Pass42,326 miles
- MOT expiry
- 9 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 42,326 miles
- Test number
- 282591702477
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail42,326 miles (+131)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 42,326 miles
- Test number
- 731458981934
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Pass42,195 miles
- MOT expiry
- 3 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 42,195 miles
- Test number
- 638208960022
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail42,195 miles (+87)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 42,195 miles
- Test number
- 110860363505
- FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureWindscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Pass42,108 miles (+159)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 42,108 miles
- Test number
- 895645458853
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass41,949 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 41,949 miles
- Test number
- 230585399008
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail41,947 miles (+60)4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 41,947 miles
- Test number
- 251232022544
- FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
- FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Pass41,887 miles (+701)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 41,887 miles
- Test number
- 385405164471
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass41,186 miles (+398)11 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 3 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 41,186 miles
- Test number
- 337027573478
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- NoteChassis corroding
Pass40,788 miles14 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 40,788 miles
- Test number
- 369943062417
- AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- NoteChassis corroding all over
Fail40,788 miles (+485)2 repaired14 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 40,788 miles
- Test number
- 885053162204
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- NoteChassis corroding all over
Pass40,303 miles (+1,020)5 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 40,303 miles
- Test number
- 728293661299
- AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- NoteChassis corroding
Pass39,283 miles (+671)10 advisories5 notes
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 39,283 miles
- Test number
- 430935960225
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
- AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
- NoteAll suspension bushes slightly perished
- NoteAll wishbones slightly rusty
- NoteBoth engine mounts slightly perished
- NoteFront and rear brake discs slightly pitted
- NoteFront shocks close to bump stops
Pass38,612 miles (+1,641)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 38,612 miles
- Test number
- 640368969263
- AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
- NoteEngine mounts perished
Pass36,971 miles (+2,605)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 36,971 miles
- Test number
- 314589868406
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass34,366 miles (+6,187)6 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2008
- Odometer
- 34,366 miles
- Test number
- 502131077235
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- NoteFront dampers only have a small amount of clearance with bump stops.
- NoteO/s engine mount perished
Pass28,179 miles
- MOT expiry
- 22 Sept 2007
- Odometer
- 28,179 miles
- Test number
- 363205566217
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail28,177 miles (+3,172)2 failures5 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 28,177 miles
- Test number
- 712125566247
- FailureSteering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
- AdvisoryBrake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- NoteBoth front shocks close to bump stops.
Pass25,005 miles
- MOT expiry
- 22 Sept 2006
- Odometer
- 25,005 miles
- Test number
- 342286865422
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail25,005 miles4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 25,005 miles
- Test number
- 332096765421
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
- FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Questions about C5 RWP
- Does C5 RWP currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on C5 RWP is valid until 28 May 2027.
- When is the MOT due on C5 RWP?
- The MOT on C5 RWP is valid until 28 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has C5 RWP done?
- C5 RWP was recorded at 44,534 miles at its MOT on 29 May 2026, an average of 944 miles a year.
- Has C5 RWP ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. C5 RWP has failed 10 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 16 May 2025.
- Has the mileage on C5 RWP 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 C5 RWP find?
- C5 RWP passed its latest MOT on 29 May 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front inner road wheel slightly distorted; nearside rear inner road wheel slightly distorted; offside play in steering rack inner joint(s).
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