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TVR Chimaera

Green · Petrol · 1995 · 3,952 cc

M40 APRMOT history

M40 APR is a green petrol TVR Chimaera first used on 1 Apr 1995. Its MOT is valid until 6 Nov 2026 and it has passed 14 of 21 MOT tests, with 89,262 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 6 Nov 2026
Mileage
89,262 mi
At MOT on 6 Nov 2025
MOT tests
21
14 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,008 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
M40 APR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
TVR
Model
Chimaera
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,952 cc
Year of manufacture
1995
First used
1 Apr 1995
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
6 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

M40 APR was last recorded at 89,262 miles on 6 Nov 2025, 5 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
89,257 miles · 5 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
5 miles
Average per year
2,008 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 89,262 miles
  • 2024 – 87,877 miles
  • 2020 – 87,859 miles
  • 2016 – 87,839 miles
  • 2015 – 87,505 miles
  • 2014 – 86,318 miles
  • 2013 – 83,137 miles
  • 2012 – 80,256 miles
  • 2011 – 75,165 miles
  • 2010 – 69,171 miles
  • 2009 – 61,804 miles
  • 2008 – 56,879 miles
  • 2007 – 52,988 miles
  • 2006 – 49,781 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass89,262 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2020

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.

  • Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive leaking from diff

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs rusty inner face

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2014

  • Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid

    Failure2 MOTs, 2007–2010

Full MOT history

21 tests since 28 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass89,262 miles (+5)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    89,262 miles
    Test number
    784629566751
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail89,257 miles (+1,380)4 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,257 miles
    Test number
    431360924716
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorPosition lamp switch insecure (4.2.2 (b))
    • MajorRear fog lamp switch insecure (4.5.3 (a))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass87,877 miles (+11)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    87,877 miles
    Test number
    778390774729
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail87,866 miles (+7)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,866 miles
    Test number
    779721073391
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated see internal lining through split (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryWipers not parking properly

  5. Pass87,859 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    87,859 miles
    Test number
    122890347604
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive leaking from diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs rusty inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail87,857 miles (+18)6 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,857 miles
    Test number
    709240662233
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorHeadlamp light intensity severely reduced both (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting body mound below drivers door (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive leaking from diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs rusty inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass87,839 miles (+334)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    87,839 miles
    Test number
    633973551336

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass87,505 miles (+1,187)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    87,505 miles
    Test number
    279448405267
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  9. Pass86,318 miles (+3,181)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    86,318 miles
    Test number
    919700604217
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  10. Pass83,137 miles (+2,881)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    83,137 miles
    Test number
    728058303217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass80,256 miles (+5,091)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    80,256 miles
    Test number
    729589502287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass75,165 miles (+5,994)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    75,165 miles
    Test number
    537768101282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass69,171 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    69,171 miles
    Test number
    810629300243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail69,169 miles (+7,365)1 dangerous4 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,169 miles
    Test number
    722803390101
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteE/OIL LEVEL LOW / N/S FRONT TYRE 2-3MM ONLY / REAR BRAKE DISCS PITTED BY COROSSION / BATTERY WARNING LAMP STAYING ON / SOME SURFACE COROSSION OF ALL FRONT SUSPENSION COMPONANTS

  15. Fail61,804 miles1 repaired3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,804 miles
    Test number
    661679549038
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteSOME SURFACE CORROSSION OF ALL CHASSIS MEMBERS SERVICEABLE AT TIME OF TEST

  16. Pass61,804 miles (+4,925)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    61,804 miles
    Test number
    752609549032
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteSOME SURFACE CORROSSION OF ALL CHASSIS MEMBERS SERVICEABLE AT TIME OF TEST

  17. Pass56,879 miles (+3,891)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    56,879 miles
    Test number
    984569858015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass52,988 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    52,988 miles
    Test number
    484572957054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail52,988 miles (+3,207)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,988 miles
    Test number
    530660957025
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  20. Pass49,781 miles (+49)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    49,781 miles
    Test number
    872867966081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail49,732 miles1 dangerous2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,732 miles
    Test number
    272909156010
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Questions about M40 APR

Does M40 APR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on M40 APR is valid until 6 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on M40 APR?
The MOT on M40 APR is valid until 6 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has M40 APR done?
M40 APR was recorded at 89,262 miles at its MOT on 6 Nov 2025, an average of 2,008 miles a year.
Has M40 APR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. M40 APR has failed 7 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on M40 APR 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 M40 APR find?
M40 APR passed its latest MOT on 6 Nov 2025 with 2 advisories: offside front direction indicator slightly discoloured; oil leak, but not excessive.

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