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TVR Chimaera

Blue · Petrol · 2000 · 3,952 cc

F3 RHMMOT history

F3 RHM is a blue petrol TVR Chimaera first used on 4 Feb 2000. Its MOT is valid until 9 Sept 2027 and it has passed 18 of 22 MOT tests, with 47,714 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 9 Sept 2027
Mileage
47,714 mi
At MOT on 10 Sept 2026
MOT tests
22
18 passed · 4 failed
Per year
1,486 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
F3 RHM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
TVR
Model
Chimaera
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,952 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
4 Feb 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

F3 RHM was last recorded at 47,714 miles on 10 Sept 2026, 318 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 May 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
47,396 miles · 2 May 2024
Between the last two tests
318 miles
Average per year
1,486 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 47,714 miles
  • 2024 – 47,396 miles
  • 2022 – 46,805 miles
  • 2021 – 46,219 miles
  • 2020 – 45,743 miles
  • 2018 – 44,859 miles
  • 2017 – 43,484 miles
  • 2016 – 41,962 miles
  • 2015 – 41,457 miles
  • 2013 – 38,782 miles
  • 2012 – 35,481 miles
  • 2011 – 32,384 miles
  • 2010 – 28,795 miles
  • 2009 – 26,859 miles
  • 2008 – 23,089 miles
  • 2007 – 19,541 miles
  • 2006 – 17,028 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass47,714 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.

  • Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Coolant leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • N/s rear brake pads slightly loose in carrier

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • O/s and n/s front tyre wear uneven

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Nearside Headlamp aim too high

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2015

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass47,714 miles (+318)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    47,714 miles
    Test number
    481189221118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass47,396 miles (+591)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2025
    Odometer
    47,396 miles
    Test number
    673989860411

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass46,805 miles (+586)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    46,805 miles
    Test number
    551941749085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass46,219 miles (+476)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    46,219 miles
    Test number
    785285305166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass45,743 miles (+884)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    45,743 miles
    Test number
    542316702402

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass44,859 miles (+1,375)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    44,859 miles
    Test number
    958999605828

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass43,484 miles (+1,522)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    43,484 miles
    Test number
    781742197976

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass41,962 miles (+505)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    41,962 miles
    Test number
    693227685994
    • AdvisoryFront tyres wearing om edges

  9. Pass41,457 miles (+21)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    41,457 miles
    Test number
    530175378124
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryN/s rear brake pads slightly loose in carrier
    • AdvisoryO/s and n/s front tyre wear uneven
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  10. Fail41,436 miles (+1,035)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,436 miles
    Test number
    976677398961
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryN/s rear brake pads slightly loose in carrier
    • AdvisoryO/s and n/s front tyre wear uneven
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  11. Pass40,401 miles (+1,619)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    40,401 miles
    Test number
    106387895443

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass38,782 miles (+3,301)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    38,782 miles
    Test number
    826202733267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass35,481 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    35,481 miles
    Test number
    596482322276
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.4)

  14. Fail35,471 miles (+3,087)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,471 miles
    Test number
    778412422272
    • FailureFront registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)
    • FailureFront registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.4)

  15. Pass32,384 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    32,384 miles
    Test number
    979574691087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail32,384 miles (+3,589)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,384 miles
    Test number
    989844791076
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

  17. Pass28,795 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    28,795 miles
    Test number
    280128320019
    • NoteOil leak

  18. Fail28,795 miles (+1,936)1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,795 miles
    Test number
    430238420060
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteOil leak

  19. Pass26,859 miles (+3,770)
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    26,859 miles
    Test number
    173437209422

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass23,089 miles (+3,548)
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    23,089 miles
    Test number
    601995128012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass19,541 miles (+2,513)
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    19,541 miles
    Test number
    184040637005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass17,028 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    17,028 miles
    Test number
    330857316040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about F3 RHM

Does F3 RHM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on F3 RHM is valid until 9 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on F3 RHM?
The MOT on F3 RHM is valid until 9 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has F3 RHM done?
F3 RHM was recorded at 47,714 miles at its MOT on 10 Sept 2026, an average of 1,486 miles a year.
Has F3 RHM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. F3 RHM has failed 4 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Oct 2015.
Has the mileage on F3 RHM 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 F3 RHM find?
F3 RHM passed its latest MOT on 10 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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