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TVR Chimaera

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 3,948 cc

K88 SBCMOT history

K88 SBC is a green petrol TVR Chimaera first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 21 Jul 2027 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 41,508 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 21 Jul 2027
Mileage
41,508 mi
At MOT on 15 Jul 2026
MOT tests
20
16 passed · 4 failed
Per year
1,052 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K88 SBC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
TVR
Model
Chimaera
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,948 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K88 SBC was last recorded at 41,508 miles on 15 Jul 2026, 865 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
40,643 miles · 22 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
865 miles
Average per year
1,052 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 41,508 miles
  • 2025 – 40,643 miles
  • 2020 – 39,550 miles
  • 2019 – 38,200 miles
  • 2018 – 37,780 miles
  • 2017 – 35,710 miles
  • 2016 – 33,650 miles
  • 2015 – 30,702 miles
  • 2014 – 30,304 miles
  • 2013 – 29,472 miles
  • 2012 – 28,990 miles
  • 2011 – 27,963 miles
  • 2010 – 27,153 miles
  • 2008 – 26,044 miles
  • 2007 – 24,382 miles
  • 2006 – 20,419 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass41,508 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.

  • Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

  • Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

Full MOT history

20 tests since 27 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass41,508 miles (+865)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    41,508 miles
    Test number
    476536146334

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass40,643 miles (+1,093)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    40,643 miles
    Test number
    517498943385

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass39,550 miles (+1,350)
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2021
    Odometer
    39,550 miles
    Test number
    177348905684

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass38,200 miles (+420)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    38,200 miles
    Test number
    589663908679

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass37,780 miles (+2,070)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    37,780 miles
    Test number
    184045300984

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass35,710 miles (+2,060)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    35,710 miles
    Test number
    321090728824
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  7. Pass33,650 miles (+2,948)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    33,650 miles
    Test number
    664622554811

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass30,702 miles (+398)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    30,702 miles
    Test number
    365044068013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass30,304 miles (+832)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2015
    Odometer
    30,304 miles
    Test number
    565527004123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass29,472 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2014
    Odometer
    29,472 miles
    Test number
    676828323180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail29,452 miles (+462)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,452 miles
    Test number
    279458523410
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

  12. Pass28,990 miles (+1,027)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    28,990 miles
    Test number
    389865802166
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak

  13. Pass27,963 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    27,963 miles
    Test number
    426770811107
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  14. Fail27,959 miles (+806)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,959 miles
    Test number
    878713601113
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  15. Pass27,153 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    27,153 miles
    Test number
    621491610136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail27,143 miles (+1,099)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,143 miles
    Test number
    231473800141
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

  17. Pass26,044 miles (+23)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    26,044 miles
    Test number
    310521998240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail26,021 miles (+1,639)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,021 miles
    Test number
    384890598455
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

  19. Pass24,382 miles (+3,963)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    24,382 miles
    Test number
    283453567418

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass20,419 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    20,419 miles
    Test number
    544778276194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K88 SBC

Does K88 SBC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K88 SBC is valid until 21 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on K88 SBC?
The MOT on K88 SBC is valid until 21 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K88 SBC done?
K88 SBC was recorded at 41,508 miles at its MOT on 15 Jul 2026, an average of 1,052 miles a year.
Has K88 SBC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K88 SBC has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 8 May 2013.
Has the mileage on K88 SBC 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 K88 SBC find?
K88 SBC passed its latest MOT on 15 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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