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TVR Chimaera

Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 4,546 cc

MRH 154MOT history

MRH 154 is a blue petrol TVR Chimaera first used on 8 May 1998. Its MOT expired on 17 Mar 2026 and it has passed 3 of 5 MOT tests, with 24,769 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Mar 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 17 Mar 2026
Mileage
24,769 mi
At MOT on 18 Mar 2025
MOT tests
5
3 passed · 2 failed
Per year
6 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
MRH 154
Registration format
Dateless
Make
TVR
Model
Chimaera
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,546 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
8 May 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Mar 2026
Latest MOT test
18 Mar 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

MRH 154 was last recorded at 24,769 miles on 18 Mar 2025, 19 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Aug 2015.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
24,750 miles · 3 Aug 2015
Between the last two tests
19 miles
Average per year
6 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 24,769 miles
  • 2015 – 24,750 miles
  • 2009 – 24,705 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass24,769 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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 Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

5 tests since 17 Apr 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass24,769 miles (+19)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    24,769 miles
    Test number
    364036729815
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Pass24,750 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    24,750 miles
    Test number
    735145415236
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  3. Fail24,750 miles (+45)1 dangerous6 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,750 miles
    Test number
    477432415276
    • DangerousNearside Front Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  4. Pass24,705 miles (+30)1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    24,705 miles
    Test number
    223193619169
    • NoteSlight corrosion on chassis and wish bones.

  5. Fail24,675 miles1 dangerous5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,675 miles
    Test number
    712847109186
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureRear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Questions about MRH 154

What vehicle is registration MRH 154 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show MRH 154 on a blue petrol TVR Chimaera first used on 8 May 1998. 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 MRH 154 currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on MRH 154 expired on 17 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on MRH 154?
The MOT on MRH 154 expired on 17 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has MRH 154 done?
MRH 154 was recorded at 24,769 miles at its MOT on 18 Mar 2025, an average of 6 miles a year.
Has MRH 154 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. MRH 154 has failed 2 of its 5 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Jul 2015.
Has the mileage on MRH 154 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 MRH 154 find?
MRH 154 passed its latest MOT on 18 Mar 2025 with 3 advisories: nearside front suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened; offside front suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened; suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis.

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