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TVR Chimaera

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 3,952 cc

LPR 479MOT history

LPR 479 is a red petrol TVR Chimaera first used on 1 Jan 1999. Its MOT expired on 5 Dec 2024 and it has passed 12 of 19 MOT tests, with 76,280 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Dec 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 5 Dec 2024
Mileage
76,280 mi
At MOT on 6 Dec 2023
MOT tests
19
12 passed · 7 failed
Per year
1,786 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LPR 479
Registration format
Dateless
Make
TVR
Model
Chimaera
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,952 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Jan 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Dec 2024
Latest MOT test
6 Dec 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LPR 479 was last recorded at 76,280 miles on 6 Dec 2023, 1,024 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Jun 2018.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
75,256 miles · 15 Jun 2018
Between the last two tests
1,024 miles
Average per year
1,786 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 76,280 miles
  • 2018 – 75,256 miles
  • 2016 – 73,740 miles
  • 2015 – 72,165 miles
  • 2014 – 69,538 miles
  • 2012 – 64,329 miles
  • 2011 – 60,564 miles
  • 2010 – 53,261 miles
  • 2009 – 50,432 miles
  • 2008 – 48,185 miles
  • 2007 – 45,949 miles
  • 2006 – 44,308 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass76,280 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2006–2014

  • Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2010–2015

  • Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2012

  • Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2012

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2012

  • Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2011

Full MOT history

19 tests since 9 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass76,280 miles (+1,024)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    76,280 miles
    Test number
    662642154697

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass75,256 miles (+1,516)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    75,256 miles
    Test number
    495132649694
    • AdvisorySuspension components slight corrosion
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure slight corrosion

  3. Pass73,740 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    73,740 miles
    Test number
    229744606158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail73,740 miles (+1,575)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,740 miles
    Test number
    162523684678
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  5. Pass72,165 miles (+2,627)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    72,165 miles
    Test number
    426497895110
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteSuspension components slight corrosion

  6. Pass69,538 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    69,538 miles
    Test number
    798883784156
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  7. Fail69,537 miles (+5,208)5 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,537 miles
    Test number
    947610374168
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  8. Pass64,329 miles5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    64,329 miles
    Test number
    167893432243
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteExhaust deteriorated

  9. Fail64,329 miles (+3,765)1 failure5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,329 miles
    Test number
    326213932243
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteExhaust deteriorated

  10. Pass60,564 miles (+2)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    60,564 miles
    Test number
    569136951207
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • NoteOil leak

  11. Fail60,562 miles (+7,301)8 failures5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,562 miles
    Test number
    628099741237
    • FailureBootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • NoteOil leak

  12. Pass53,261 miles (+2,829)2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    53,261 miles
    Test number
    951756810231
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteN/s/f tyre worn on inner edge
    • NoteO/s/f tyre worn on inner edge
    • NoteSlight front brake imbalance

  13. Pass50,432 miles9 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    50,432 miles
    Test number
    942126819059
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • NoteSurface corosion on chassie

  14. Fail50,432 miles (+2,247)1 failure9 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,432 miles
    Test number
    400078409059
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • NoteSurface corosion on chassie

  15. Pass48,185 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    48,185 miles
    Test number
    184198408414
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Fail48,185 miles (+2,236)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,185 miles
    Test number
    692884608063
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass45,949 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    45,949 miles
    Test number
    322053227088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail45,946 miles (+1,638)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,946 miles
    Test number
    761586717057
    • FailureOffside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront wiper arms worn

  19. Pass44,308 miles3 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    44,308 miles
    Test number
    773319906076
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteBoth front wiper arms worn
    • NoteChassis corroding in places
    • NoteO/s/r handbrake performance low
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteSuspension arms front lower & rear upper corroding

Questions about LPR 479

What vehicle is registration LPR 479 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show LPR 479 on a red petrol TVR Chimaera first used on 1 Jan 1999. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does LPR 479 currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LPR 479 expired on 5 Dec 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LPR 479?
The MOT on LPR 479 expired on 5 Dec 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LPR 479 done?
LPR 479 was recorded at 76,280 miles at its MOT on 6 Dec 2023, an average of 1,786 miles a year.
Has LPR 479 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LPR 479 has failed 7 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Sept 2016.
Has the mileage on LPR 479 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 LPR 479 find?
LPR 479 passed its latest MOT on 6 Dec 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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