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TVR Chimaera

Blue · Petrol · 1997 · 4,546 cc

C8 RWOMOT history

C8 RWO is a blue petrol TVR Chimaera first used on 1 Aug 1997. Its MOT is valid until 17 Oct 2027 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 51,305 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 17 Oct 2027
Mileage
51,305 mi
At MOT on 13 Oct 2026
MOT tests
26
20 passed · 6 failed
Per year
1,373 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C8 RWO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
TVR
Model
Chimaera
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,546 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
1 Aug 1997
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

C8 RWO was last recorded at 51,305 miles on 13 Oct 2026, 3,760 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
47,545 miles · 13 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
3,760 miles
Average per year
1,373 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 51,305 miles
  • 2025 – 47,545 miles
  • 2024 – 45,638 miles
  • 2023 – 43,345 miles
  • 2022 – 40,742 miles
  • 2021 – 39,194 miles
  • 2020 – 36,548 miles
  • 2019 – 35,615 miles
  • 2018 – 33,350 miles
  • 2017 – 31,756 miles
  • 2016 – 31,355 miles
  • 2015 – 31,190 miles
  • 2013 – 31,038 miles
  • 2012 – 30,093 miles
  • 2011 – 28,908 miles
  • 2009 – 27,647 miles
  • 2008 – 25,581 miles
  • 2006 – 23,851 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass51,305 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

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.

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass51,305 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    51,305 miles
    Test number
    881498956316
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

  2. Fail51,305 miles (+3,760)1 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,305 miles
    Test number
    411639573759
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Driver's view to the sides outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

  3. Pass47,545 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    47,545 miles
    Test number
    474902828824
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail47,544 miles (+1,906)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,544 miles
    Test number
    442799998177
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass45,638 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    45,638 miles
    Test number
    683692818153
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  6. Fail45,636 miles (+2,291)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,636 miles
    Test number
    801386537427
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  7. Pass43,345 miles (+2,603)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    43,345 miles
    Test number
    315587319756
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear FRAME OUTRIGGER CORRODED
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement OUTER BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear FRAME OUTRIGGER CORRODED
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass40,742 miles (+1,548)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    40,742 miles
    Test number
    127186976894
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass39,194 miles (+2,646)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    39,194 miles
    Test number
    361577175385
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass36,548 miles (+933)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    36,548 miles
    Test number
    387846567385

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass35,615 miles (+2,265)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    35,615 miles
    Test number
    723161575821

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass33,350 miles (+1,594)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    33,350 miles
    Test number
    358363787068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass31,756 miles (+76)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    31,756 miles
    Test number
    218558266694

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass31,680 miles (+325)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2018
    Odometer
    31,680 miles
    Test number
    861986050793

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass31,355 miles (+165)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2017
    Odometer
    31,355 miles
    Test number
    637176954273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass31,190 miles (+152)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    31,190 miles
    Test number
    855854185065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass31,038 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    31,038 miles
    Test number
    948936973105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail31,038 miles (+945)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,038 miles
    Test number
    677636173150
    • FailureHazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  19. Fail30,093 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,093 miles
    Test number
    156590852171
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  20. Pass30,093 miles (+1,185)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2013
    Odometer
    30,093 miles
    Test number
    257800552473

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass28,908 miles (+1,261)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2012
    Odometer
    28,908 miles
    Test number
    808732331144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass27,647 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    27,647 miles
    Test number
    841205429250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail27,636 miles (+2,055)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,636 miles
    Test number
    824953829228
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  24. Pass25,581 miles (+898)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    25,581 miles
    Test number
    122616028246
    • AdvisoryBrake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  25. Pass24,683 miles (+832)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    24,683 miles
    Test number
    140978128400
    • AdvisoryFront brake drum slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteOil leak

  26. Pass23,851 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    23,851 miles
    Test number
    582760096292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about C8 RWO

Does C8 RWO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on C8 RWO is valid until 17 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on C8 RWO?
The MOT on C8 RWO is valid until 17 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has C8 RWO done?
C8 RWO was recorded at 51,305 miles at its MOT on 13 Oct 2026, an average of 1,373 miles a year.
Has C8 RWO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C8 RWO has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on C8 RWO 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 C8 RWO find?
C8 RWO passed its latest MOT on 13 Oct 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: nearside front upper suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; items removed from driver's view prior to test; nearside rear position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity, and 1 more.

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