TVR Chimaera
Yellow · Petrol · 1997 · 3,952 cc
P331 DBVMOT history
P331 DBV is a yellow petrol TVR Chimaera first used on 11 Feb 1997. Its MOT expired on 30 Jun 2026 and it has passed 21 of 28 MOT tests, with 126,080 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Jul 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 30 Jun 2026
- Mileage
- 126,080 mi
- At MOT on 1 Jul 2025
- MOT tests
- 28
- 21 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 3,589 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- P331 DBV
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- TVR
- Model
- Chimaera
- Colour
- Yellow
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 3,952 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1997
- First used
- 11 Feb 1997
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 30 Jun 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 1 Jul 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
P331 DBV was last recorded at 126,080 miles on 1 Jul 2025, 70 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Jun 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 126,010 miles · 6 Jun 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 70 miles
- Average per year
- 3,589 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 126,080 miles
- 2024 – 123,512 miles
- 2023 – 123,012 miles
- 2022 – 122,916 miles
- 2021 – 122,397 miles
- 2020 – 121,628 miles
- 2018 – 119,973 miles
- 2017 – 118,090 miles
- 2016 – 116,470 miles
- 2015 – 114,481 miles
- 2014 – 111,530 miles
- 2013 – 108,501 miles
- 2012 – 105,668 miles
- 2011 – 100,006 miles
- 2010 – 93,706 miles
- 2009 – 86,215 miles
- 2008 – 80,418 miles
- 2007 – 74,847 miles
- 2006 – 63,628 miles
- 2005 – 55,812 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass126,080 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
Full MOT history
28 tests since 2 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass126,080 miles (+70)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2026
- Odometer
- 126,080 miles
- Test number
- 195181594425
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail126,010 miles (+2,498)3 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 126,010 miles
- Test number
- 226136819660
- MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))
- MajorNearside Power steering ram leaking (2.1.5 (a))
- MajorRegistration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
- AdvisorySubframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass123,512 miles (+188)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 May 2025
- Odometer
- 123,512 miles
- Test number
- 831560229730
- AdvisoryWear nearside track rod
Fail123,324 miles (+111)4 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 123,324 miles
- Test number
- 770554494434
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Fail123,213 miles (+201)1 dangerous3 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 123,213 miles
- Test number
- 347261302932
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall 215 40 17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorRear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Pass123,012 miles (+96)
- MOT expiry
- 16 May 2024
- Odometer
- 123,012 miles
- Test number
- 572279964030
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass122,916 miles (+519)
- MOT expiry
- 16 May 2023
- Odometer
- 122,916 miles
- Test number
- 845850465180
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass122,397 miles (+202)
- MOT expiry
- 16 May 2022
- Odometer
- 122,397 miles
- Test number
- 694862216048
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass122,195 miles (+567)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 122,195 miles
- Test number
- 455084733933
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass121,628 miles (+1,655)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 121,628 miles
- Test number
- 757396482650
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass119,973 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Dec 2019
- Odometer
- 119,973 miles
- Test number
- 184006951318
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail119,971 miles (+1,881)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 119,971 miles
- Test number
- 373361717011
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Pass118,090 miles
- MOT expiry
- 17 Dec 2018
- Odometer
- 118,090 miles
- Test number
- 618313071365
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail118,090 miles (+1,620)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 118,090 miles
- Test number
- 196230160138
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Pass116,470 miles (+1,989)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 17 Dec 2017
- Odometer
- 116,470 miles
- Test number
- 458218691398
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Pass114,481 miles (+2,951)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Dec 2016
- Odometer
- 114,481 miles
- Test number
- 262383806972
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass111,530 miles (+3,029)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Dec 2015
- Odometer
- 111,530 miles
- Test number
- 209836924308
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass108,501 miles (+2,833)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Dec 2014
- Odometer
- 108,501 miles
- Test number
- 256724033307
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass105,668 miles (+5,662)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Dec 2013
- Odometer
- 105,668 miles
- Test number
- 279165542359
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail100,006 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 100,006 miles
- Test number
- 337556631348
- Repaired at testNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Pass100,006 miles (+6,300)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Dec 2012
- Odometer
- 100,006 miles
- Test number
- 439626331467
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass93,706 miles (+7,491)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Dec 2011
- Odometer
- 93,706 miles
- Test number
- 922463330372
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail86,215 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 86,215 miles
- Test number
- 550055549336
- Repaired at testNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Pass86,215 miles (+5,797)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Dec 2010
- Odometer
- 86,215 miles
- Test number
- 874555749378
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass80,418 miles (+5,571)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Dec 2009
- Odometer
- 80,418 miles
- Test number
- 511643858319
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass74,847 miles (+11,219)3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 2 Dec 2008
- Odometer
- 74,847 miles
- Test number
- 253907837305
- NoteO/s/f flexible brake hose twisted
- NoteRear brake pads appear low
- NoteSlight leak from power steering rack
Pass63,628 miles (+7,816)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Dec 2007
- Odometer
- 63,628 miles
- Test number
- 423244736357
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass55,812 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Dec 2006
- Odometer
- 55,812 miles
- Test number
- 282496335310
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about P331 DBV
- Does P331 DBV currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on P331 DBV expired on 30 Jun 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on P331 DBV?
- The MOT on P331 DBV expired on 30 Jun 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has P331 DBV done?
- P331 DBV was recorded at 126,080 miles at its MOT on 1 Jul 2025, an average of 3,589 miles a year.
- Has P331 DBV ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. P331 DBV has failed 7 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Jun 2025.
- Has the mileage on P331 DBV 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 P331 DBV find?
- P331 DBV passed its latest MOT on 1 Jul 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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