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TVR Chimaera

Blue · Petrol · 1993 · 3,950 cc

K48 SLOMOT history

K48 SLO is a blue petrol TVR Chimaera first used on 31 Dec 1993. Its MOT is valid until 15 Oct 2027 and it has passed 11 of 15 MOT tests, with 27,966 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 15 Oct 2027
Mileage
27,966 mi
At MOT on 16 Oct 2026
MOT tests
15
11 passed · 4 failed
Per year
337 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K48 SLO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
TVR
Model
Chimaera
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,950 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
31 Dec 1993
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K48 SLO was last recorded at 27,966 miles on 16 Oct 2026, 10 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
27,956 miles · 29 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
10 miles
Average per year
337 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 27,966 miles
  • 2025 – 27,956 miles
  • 2024 – 27,721 miles
  • 2023 – 27,681 miles
  • 2022 – 27,297 miles
  • 2020 – 26,802 miles
  • 2019 – 26,100 miles
  • 2010 – 25,717 miles
  • 2009 – 24,827 miles
  • 2008 – 23,443 miles
  • 2007 – 22,160 miles
  • 2006 – 21,098 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass27,966 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

15 tests since 25 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass27,966 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    27,966 miles
    Test number
    915014627654

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail27,966 miles (+10)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,966 miles
    Test number
    243790409909
    • DangerousRear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

  3. Fail27,956 miles (+235)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,956 miles
    Test number
    475799659931
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed due to air leak (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass27,721 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    27,721 miles
    Test number
    706954939675

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail27,721 miles (+40)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,721 miles
    Test number
    388213561030
    • DangerousNearside Rear Fuel pipe leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii))

  6. Pass27,681 miles (+384)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    27,681 miles
    Test number
    894757725484

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass27,297 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    27,297 miles
    Test number
    386611752861

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail27,297 miles (+495)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,297 miles
    Test number
    736232960606
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

  9. Pass26,802 miles (+702)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    26,802 miles
    Test number
    573128066600

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass26,100 miles (+383)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    26,100 miles
    Test number
    140106091664

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass25,717 miles (+890)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    25,717 miles
    Test number
    670596960170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass24,827 miles (+1,384)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    24,827 miles
    Test number
    184623069142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass23,443 miles (+1,283)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    23,443 miles
    Test number
    703499058122
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

  14. Pass22,160 miles (+1,062)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    22,160 miles
    Test number
    642832667181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass21,098 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2007
    Odometer
    21,098 miles
    Test number
    430785946132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K48 SLO

Does K48 SLO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K48 SLO is valid until 15 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on K48 SLO?
The MOT on K48 SLO is valid until 15 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K48 SLO done?
K48 SLO was recorded at 27,966 miles at its MOT on 16 Oct 2026, an average of 337 miles a year.
Has K48 SLO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K48 SLO has failed 4 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on K48 SLO 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 K48 SLO find?
K48 SLO passed its latest MOT on 16 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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