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TVR Chimaera

Red · Petrol · 1996 · 3,952 cc

N453 CSFMOT history

N453 CSF is a red petrol TVR Chimaera first used on 30 Dec 1996. Its MOT is valid until 18 Aug 2027 and it has passed 12 of 13 MOT tests, with 71,397 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 18 Aug 2027
Mileage
71,397 mi
At MOT on 19 Aug 2026
MOT tests
13
12 passed · 1 failed
Per year
1,017 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
N453 CSF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
TVR
Model
Chimaera
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,952 cc
Year of manufacture
1996
First used
30 Dec 1996
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

N453 CSF was last recorded at 71,397 miles on 19 Aug 2026, 31 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 May 2019.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
71,366 miles · 1 May 2019
Between the last two tests
31 miles
Average per year
1,017 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 71,397 miles
  • 2019 – 71,366 miles
  • 2016 – 71,247 miles
  • 2015 – 70,725 miles
  • 2014 – 70,364 miles
  • 2012 – 70,000 miles
  • 2011 – 69,413 miles
  • 2010 – 66,633 miles
  • 2009 – 63,080 miles
  • 2008 – 57,597 miles
  • 2007 – 53,740 miles
  • 2006 – 51,019 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass71,397 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

13 tests since 4 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass71,397 miles (+31)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    71,397 miles
    Test number
    268808322036
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass71,366 miles (+119)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    71,366 miles
    Test number
    366515072199
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper arm corroded

  3. Pass71,247 miles (+522)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2017
    Odometer
    71,247 miles
    Test number
    430137649832

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass70,725 miles (+361)
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    70,725 miles
    Test number
    195200605152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass70,364 miles (+364)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    70,364 miles
    Test number
    115853074402

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass70,000 miles (+587)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    70,000 miles
    Test number
    367608342328
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  7. Pass69,413 miles (+2,780)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    69,413 miles
    Test number
    126934891229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass66,633 miles (+3,553)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    66,633 miles
    Test number
    834051580266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass63,080 miles (+5,483)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    63,080 miles
    Test number
    294778069262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass57,597 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    57,597 miles
    Test number
    160350518269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail157,597 miles (+103,857)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,597 miles
    Test number
    201310218208
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

  12. Pass53,740 miles (+2,721)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    53,740 miles
    Test number
    642733217205
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteRear diff leaking
    • NoteSlight fluffing of n/s and o/s seat belt

  13. Pass51,019 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    51,019 miles
    Test number
    671486616236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about N453 CSF

Does N453 CSF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on N453 CSF is valid until 18 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on N453 CSF?
The MOT on N453 CSF is valid until 18 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has N453 CSF done?
N453 CSF was recorded at 71,397 miles at its MOT on 19 Aug 2026, an average of 1,017 miles a year.
Has N453 CSF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. N453 CSF has failed 1 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Jul 2008.
Has the mileage on N453 CSF 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 N453 CSF find?
N453 CSF passed its latest MOT on 19 Aug 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; offside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.

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