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TVR Chimaera

Blue · Petrol · 1994 · 3,952 cc

K33 GRFMOT history

K33 GRF is a blue petrol TVR Chimaera first used on 25 Nov 1994. Its MOT is valid until 28 Oct 2026 and it has passed 10 of 14 MOT tests, with 28,200 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Oct 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 28 Oct 2026
Mileage
28,200 mi
At MOT on 22 Oct 2025
MOT tests
14
10 passed · 4 failed
Per year
190 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K33 GRF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
TVR
Model
Chimaera
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,952 cc
Year of manufacture
1994
First used
25 Nov 1994
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
22 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

K33 GRF was last recorded at 28,200 miles on 22 Oct 2025, 1,082 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Oct 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 3 Jun 2010: 25,401 miles, lower than 25,422 miles on 10 Apr 2010.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
27,118 miles · 29 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
1,082 miles
Average per year
190 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 28,200 miles
  • 2024 – 27,118 miles
  • 2023 – 27,083 miles
  • 2022 – 27,066 miles
  • 2012 – 27,048 miles
  • 2011 – 26,668 miles
  • 2010 – 25,401 miles
  • 2009 – 25,113 miles
  • 2008 – 24,647 miles
  • 2006 – 24,614 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass28,200 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.

  • Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2011

Full MOT history

14 tests since 5 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass28,200 miles (+1,082)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    28,200 miles
    Test number
    780460186217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass27,118 miles (+35)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    27,118 miles
    Test number
    799012515955

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass27,083 miles (+17)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    27,083 miles
    Test number
    914925583259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass27,066 miles (+18)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    27,066 miles
    Test number
    892120422752

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass27,048 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    27,048 miles
    Test number
    357734452482

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail27,041 miles (+373)8 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,041 miles
    Test number
    939049122269
    • 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)
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • NoteRest of chassis corroded
    • NoteSlight bind on front nearside wheel

  7. Pass26,668 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    26,668 miles
    Test number
    865240941111
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNsr wheel brg has slight grease leak
    • NoteSteering rack has slight lift at each end

  8. Fail26,668 miles (+1,267)3 failures1 repaired2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,668 miles
    Test number
    617840941158
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNsr wheel brg has slight grease leak
    • NoteSteering rack has slight lift at each end

  9. Pass25,401 miles (-21)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    25,401 miles
    Test number
    833894950142
    • NoteHandbrake cables starting to deteriorate on the outer cables
    • NoteStne chip on windscreen.

  10. Fail25,422 miles (+309)6 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,422 miles
    Test number
    831580700172
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting cracked (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteHandbrake cable outer covers split/ seperating

  11. Pass25,113 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    25,113 miles
    Test number
    223225769059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail25,113 miles (+466)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,113 miles
    Test number
    510355769092
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting cracked (2.4.G.1)

  13. Pass24,647 miles (+33)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    24,647 miles
    Test number
    473750068044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass24,614 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    24,614 miles
    Test number
    652089236399
    • NoteNsr hub oil leak

Questions about K33 GRF

Does K33 GRF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K33 GRF is valid until 28 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on K33 GRF?
The MOT on K33 GRF is valid until 28 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K33 GRF done?
K33 GRF was recorded at 28,200 miles at its MOT on 22 Oct 2025, an average of 190 miles a year.
Has K33 GRF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K33 GRF has failed 4 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Aug 2012.
Has the mileage on K33 GRF ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 3 Jun 2010. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on K33 GRF find?
K33 GRF passed its latest MOT on 22 Oct 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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