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TVR Chimaera

Green · Petrol · 1995 · 3,952 cc

M830 UBLMOT history

M830 UBL is a green petrol TVR Chimaera first used on 6 Mar 1995. Its MOT is valid until 9 Apr 2027 and it has passed 19 of 20 MOT tests, with 64,358 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 9 Apr 2027
Mileage
64,358 mi
At MOT on 10 Apr 2026
MOT tests
20
19 passed · 1 failed
Per year
1,305 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
M830 UBL
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
6 Mar 1995
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

M830 UBL was last recorded at 64,358 miles on 10 Apr 2026, 1,203 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Jul 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
63,155 miles · 25 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
1,203 miles
Average per year
1,305 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 64,358 miles
  • 2024 – 63,155 miles
  • 2023 – 62,358 miles
  • 2022 – 61,631 miles
  • 2021 – 60,964 miles
  • 2020 – 60,345 miles
  • 2019 – 58,903 miles
  • 2018 – 58,512 miles
  • 2017 – 57,843 miles
  • 2016 – 56,900 miles
  • 2015 – 56,149 miles
  • 2014 – 55,393 miles
  • 2013 – 55,105 miles
  • 2012 – 54,088 miles
  • 2011 – 51,504 miles
  • 2009 – 50,683 miles
  • 2008 – 47,989 miles
  • 2007 – 43,475 miles
  • 2006 – 38,927 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass64,358 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

20 tests since 14 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass64,358 miles (+1,203)
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    64,358 miles
    Test number
    963075469973

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass63,155 miles (+797)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    63,155 miles
    Test number
    671591849192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass62,358 miles (+727)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    62,358 miles
    Test number
    573067602471

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass61,631 miles (+667)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    61,631 miles
    Test number
    905910841625

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass60,964 miles (+619)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    60,964 miles
    Test number
    963386791132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass60,345 miles (+1,442)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    60,345 miles
    Test number
    255207496990

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass58,903 miles (+391)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    58,903 miles
    Test number
    892155607636
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in both sides of steering rack

  8. Pass58,512 miles (+669)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    58,512 miles
    Test number
    629848807288
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

  9. Pass57,843 miles (+943)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    57,843 miles
    Test number
    841417290798
    • AdvisorySlight play in offside of steering rack

  10. Pass56,900 miles (+751)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    56,900 miles
    Test number
    342899415900

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass56,149 miles (+756)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    56,149 miles
    Test number
    696818695035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass55,393 miles (+288)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2015
    Odometer
    55,393 miles
    Test number
    936267634196
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  13. Pass55,105 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2014
    Odometer
    55,105 miles
    Test number
    795041443104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail55,105 miles (+1,017)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,105 miles
    Test number
    998860043191
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass54,088 miles (+2,584)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    54,088 miles
    Test number
    806756912178
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass51,504 miles (+821)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    51,504 miles
    Test number
    599014921011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass50,683 miles (+2,694)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    50,683 miles
    Test number
    411689739486
    • AdvisoryOffside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

  18. Pass47,989 miles (+4,514)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    47,989 miles
    Test number
    973205588252
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

  19. Pass43,475 miles (+4,548)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    43,475 miles
    Test number
    694096687245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass38,927 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    38,927 miles
    Test number
    813477286293
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Questions about M830 UBL

Does M830 UBL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on M830 UBL is valid until 9 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on M830 UBL?
The MOT on M830 UBL is valid until 9 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has M830 UBL done?
M830 UBL was recorded at 64,358 miles at its MOT on 10 Apr 2026, an average of 1,305 miles a year.
Has M830 UBL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. M830 UBL has failed 1 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 20 May 2013.
Has the mileage on M830 UBL 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 M830 UBL find?
M830 UBL passed its latest MOT on 10 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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