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TVR Chimaera

Green · Petrol · 1993 · 4,280 cc

K97 WUTMOT history

K97 WUT is a green petrol TVR Chimaera first used on 7 May 1993. Its MOT is valid until 16 Apr 2027 and it has passed 21 of 31 MOT tests, with 113,925 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 16 Apr 2027
Mileage
113,925 mi
At MOT on 16 Apr 2026
MOT tests
31
21 passed · 10 failed
Per year
5,444 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K97 WUT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
TVR
Model
Chimaera
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,280 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
7 May 1993
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K97 WUT was last recorded at 113,925 miles on 16 Apr 2026, 496 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Apr 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 17 Jul 2007: 9 miles, lower than 948 miles on 19 May 2006.
  • 16 Jul 2010: 1,005 miles, lower than 4,615 miles on 22 Jul 2009.
  • 13 Jul 2011: 264 miles, lower than 1,034 miles on 20 Jul 2010.
  • 23 Jul 2012: 30 miles, lower than 264 miles on 13 Jul 2011.
  • 9 Aug 2013: 8 miles, lower than 64,430 miles on 26 Jul 2013.
  • 22 Jul 2016: 72 miles, lower than 4,394 miles on 17 Jul 2015.
  • 14 Jul 2017: 36 miles, lower than 72 miles on 28 Jul 2016.

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
113,429 miles · 17 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
496 miles
Average per year
5,444 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 113,925 miles
  • 2025 – 113,429 miles
  • 2024 – 113,201 miles
  • 2023 – 110,978 miles
  • 2022 – 110,504 miles
  • 2020 – 101,799 miles
  • 2018 – 374 miles
  • 2017 – 36 miles
  • 2016 – 72 miles
  • 2015 – 4,394 miles
  • 2014 – 14 miles
  • 2013 – 8 miles
  • 2012 – 30 miles
  • 2011 – 264 miles
  • 2010 – 1,034 miles
  • 2009 – 4,615 miles
  • 2008 – 2,697 miles
  • 2007 – 9 miles
  • 2006 – 948 miles
  • 2005 – 1 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass113,925 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.

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2009–2016

  • Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2015

  • Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2008–2011

Full MOT history

31 tests since 12 May 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass113,925 miles (+496)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    113,925 miles
    Test number
    118711178713

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass113,429 miles (+228)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    113,429 miles
    Test number
    999160350224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass113,201 miles (+2,223)
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    113,201 miles
    Test number
    299933150742

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass110,978 miles (+474)
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    110,978 miles
    Test number
    138090971424

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass110,504 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    110,504 miles
    Test number
    614538308075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail110,504 miles (+8,705)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,504 miles
    Test number
    927752716473
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorFuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass101,799 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    101,799 miles
    Test number
    285715552857
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  8. Fail101,799 miles3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,799 miles
    Test number
    658950449255
    • Repaired at testFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  9. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    748204665653

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. FailMileage not read2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    771894147875
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

  11. Pass374 miles (+338)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    374 miles
    Test number
    716947606222
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  12. Pass36 miles (-36)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    36 miles
    Test number
    588817884603
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass72 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    72 miles
    Test number
    200170938006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail72 miles (-4,322)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72 miles
    Test number
    563522179505
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement ns/os (3.5.1k)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit ns/os perished (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Pass4,394 miles (+4,380)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    4,394 miles
    Test number
    295608495459
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryValve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • NoteBoth front tyres perished

  16. Pass14 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    14 miles
    Test number
    645755954107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass8 miles (-64,422)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    8 miles
    Test number
    858491323267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail64,430 miles (+64,400)7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,430 miles
    Test number
    535137403223
    • FailureNearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureSteering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

  19. Pass30 miles (-234)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    30 miles
    Test number
    368805602277
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass264 miles6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    264 miles
    Test number
    278524191401
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteN/s seatbelt not retracting fully

  21. FailMileage not read10 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    695629881141
    • FailureAn item not tested (Manual)
    • FailureAn item not tested (Manual)
    • FailureDriver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  22. Pass1,034 miles (+29)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    1,034 miles
    Test number
    492311900241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail1,005 miles (-3,610)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    1,005 miles
    Test number
    422227990168
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

  24. Pass4,615 miles (+22)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    4,615 miles
    Test number
    503623609291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail4,593 miles (+1,896)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    4,593 miles
    Test number
    371072209407
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureHeadlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  26. Pass2,697 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    2,697 miles
    Test number
    623202818279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail2,697 miles (+2,688)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    2,697 miles
    Test number
    204732418214
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

  28. Pass9 miles (-939)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    9 miles
    Test number
    292108097439

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass948 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2007
    Odometer
    948 miles
    Test number
    754629636125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail948 miles (+947)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    948 miles
    Test number
    264339136447
    • FailureHazard warning switch insecure (1.4.B.1d)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)

  31. Pass1 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2006
    Odometer
    1 miles
    Test number
    882302835173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K97 WUT

Does K97 WUT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K97 WUT is valid until 16 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on K97 WUT?
The MOT on K97 WUT is valid until 16 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K97 WUT done?
K97 WUT was recorded at 113,925 miles at its MOT on 16 Apr 2026, an average of 5,444 miles a year.
Has K97 WUT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K97 WUT has failed 10 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Mar 2022.
Has the mileage on K97 WUT ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 7 times, first on 17 Jul 2007. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on K97 WUT find?
K97 WUT passed its latest MOT on 16 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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