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TVR Chimaera

Silver · Petrol · 1996 · 3,950 cc

K20 OBSMOT history

K20 OBS is a silver petrol TVR Chimaera first used on 30 Dec 1996. Its MOT expired on 23 May 2026 and it has passed 15 of 18 MOT tests, with 79,059 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 May 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 23 May 2026
Mileage
79,059 mi
At MOT on 2 May 2025
MOT tests
18
15 passed · 3 failed
Per year
1,049 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K20 OBS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
TVR
Model
Chimaera
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,950 cc
Year of manufacture
1996
First used
30 Dec 1996
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 May 2026
Latest MOT test
2 May 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

K20 OBS was last recorded at 79,059 miles on 2 May 2025, 283 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 May 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
78,776 miles · 24 May 2024
Between the last two tests
283 miles
Average per year
1,049 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 79,059 miles
  • 2024 – 78,776 miles
  • 2019 – 77,556 miles
  • 2017 – 76,736 miles
  • 2015 – 75,350 miles
  • 2014 – 74,084 miles
  • 2013 – 72,946 miles
  • 2012 – 71,955 miles
  • 2011 – 70,216 miles
  • 2010 – 69,298 miles
  • 2009 – 68,753 miles
  • 2008 – 66,533 miles
  • 2007 – 65,391 miles
  • 2006 – 61,886 miles
  • 2005 – 58,256 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass79,059 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024

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 Windscreen wiper blade defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Oil leak from the oil pressure switch area

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

18 tests since 30 Jun 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass79,059 miles (+283)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2026
    Odometer
    79,059 miles
    Test number
    400176958109
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass78,776 miles (+61)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2025
    Odometer
    78,776 miles
    Test number
    482254130269
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Fail78,715 miles (+1,159)2 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,715 miles
    Test number
    956225654253
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass77,556 miles (+820)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    77,556 miles
    Test number
    387167170983

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass76,736 miles (+1,386)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    76,736 miles
    Test number
    192487240429

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass75,350 miles (+14)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    75,350 miles
    Test number
    384750977859
    • AdvisoryOil leak from the oil pressure switch area

  7. Fail75,336 miles (+1,252)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,336 miles
    Test number
    899697535784
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear mounting (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak from the oil pressure switch area

  8. Pass74,084 miles (+1,138)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    74,084 miles
    Test number
    917744504308
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak

  9. Fail72,946 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,946 miles
    Test number
    779021623230
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteOil leak

  10. Pass72,946 miles (+991)1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    72,946 miles
    Test number
    788811723232
    • NoteOil leak

  11. Pass71,955 miles (+1,739)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    71,955 miles
    Test number
    947616312245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass70,216 miles (+918)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    70,216 miles
    Test number
    275260261458

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass69,298 miles (+545)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    69,298 miles
    Test number
    411148650161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass68,753 miles (+2,220)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    68,753 miles
    Test number
    473248569150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass66,533 miles (+1,142)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    66,533 miles
    Test number
    553575288123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass65,391 miles (+3,505)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    65,391 miles
    Test number
    663085767129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass61,886 miles (+3,630)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2007
    Odometer
    61,886 miles
    Test number
    990484946146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass58,256 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2006
    Odometer
    58,256 miles
    Test number
    481731785136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K20 OBS

Does K20 OBS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on K20 OBS expired on 23 May 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on K20 OBS?
The MOT on K20 OBS expired on 23 May 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has K20 OBS done?
K20 OBS was recorded at 79,059 miles at its MOT on 2 May 2025, an average of 1,049 miles a year.
Has K20 OBS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K20 OBS has failed 3 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 15 May 2024.
Has the mileage on K20 OBS 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 K20 OBS find?
K20 OBS passed its latest MOT on 2 May 2025 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; oil leak, but not excessive; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.

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