TVR Chimaera
Blue · Petrol · 1995 · 3,952 cc
F7 CHMMOT history
F7 CHM is a blue petrol TVR Chimaera first used on 31 Dec 1995. Its MOT is valid until 25 May 2027 and it has passed 8 of 11 MOT tests, with 77,749 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 May 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 25 May 2027
- Mileage
- 77,749 mi
- At MOT on 26 May 2026
- MOT tests
- 11
- 8 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 1,306 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- F7 CHM
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- TVR
- Model
- Chimaera
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 3,952 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1995
- First used
- 31 Dec 1995
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 25 May 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 26 May 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
F7 CHM was last recorded at 77,749 miles on 26 May 2026, 3,972 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Apr 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 73,777 miles · 28 Apr 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 3,972 miles
- Average per year
- 1,306 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 77,749 miles
- 2025 – 73,777 miles
- 2023 – 66,229 miles
- 2021 – 66,199 miles
- 2020 – 65,347 miles
- 2019 – 63,458 miles
- 2017 – 60,860 miles
- 2011 – 60,816 miles
- 2007 – 58,021 miles
- 2006 – 51,923 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass77,749 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 Wheel bearing rough when rotated
Major2 MOTs, 2020–2021
Full MOT history
11 tests since 17 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass77,749 miles (+3,972)
- MOT expiry
- 25 May 2027
- Odometer
- 77,749 miles
- Test number
- 517016352873
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass73,777 miles (+7,548)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 73,777 miles
- Test number
- 105599483361
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass66,229 miles (+30)
- MOT expiry
- 1 May 2024
- Odometer
- 66,229 miles
- Test number
- 908880832769
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail66,199 miles (+852)9 major1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 66,199 miles
- Test number
- 697512221470
- MajorFuel hose damaged Extensively cracked - hose from outlet side of fuel filter that runs along n/s chassis rail (6.1.3 (c) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Manifold to catalyst joint (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorPosition lamp not working All not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps All not working (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorSteering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) Lower universal joint on rack has excessive play (2.3 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly loose Mirror glass loose also (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake caliper spring clip incorrectly mounted
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Fibreglass cracked around front chassis to body mounts (6.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryWindscreen wiper stalk loose
Pass65,347 miles (+24)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 65,347 miles
- Test number
- 729995462069
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Fail65,323 miles (+1,865)4 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 65,323 miles
- Test number
- 971920565226
- MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Pass63,458 miles (+2,598)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 63,458 miles
- Test number
- 916897741435
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Pass60,860 miles (+44)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 60,860 miles
- Test number
- 428211868132
- AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Fail60,816 miles (+2,795)15 failures2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 60,816 miles
- Test number
- 569204541228
- FailureAll position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- FailureNearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- FailureOffside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- NoteAll the chassis tubing has major corrosion
Pass58,021 miles (+6,098)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Oct 2008
- Odometer
- 58,021 miles
- Test number
- 160016377223
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass51,923 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 16 Aug 2007
- Odometer
- 51,923 miles
- Test number
- 842949826206
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Questions about F7 CHM
- Does F7 CHM currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on F7 CHM is valid until 25 May 2027.
- When is the MOT due on F7 CHM?
- The MOT on F7 CHM is valid until 25 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has F7 CHM done?
- F7 CHM was recorded at 77,749 miles at its MOT on 26 May 2026, an average of 1,306 miles a year.
- Has F7 CHM ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. F7 CHM has failed 3 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Apr 2021.
- Has the mileage on F7 CHM 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 F7 CHM find?
- F7 CHM passed its latest MOT on 26 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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