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TVR Chimaera

Red · Petrol · 1996 · 3,952 cc

P501 NFMMOT history

P501 NFM is a red petrol TVR Chimaera first used on 4 Dec 1996. Its MOT is valid until 15 Jul 2027 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 58,048 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 15 Jul 2027
Mileage
58,048 mi
At MOT on 10 Jul 2026
MOT tests
27
20 passed · 7 failed
Per year
985 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
P501 NFM
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
4 Dec 1996
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

P501 NFM was last recorded at 58,048 miles on 10 Jul 2026, 29 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Jun 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
58,019 miles · 16 Jun 2026
Between the last two tests
29 miles
Average per year
985 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 58,048 miles
  • 2025 – 57,907 miles
  • 2024 – 57,785 miles
  • 2023 – 57,654 miles
  • 2022 – 56,261 miles
  • 2021 – 54,657 miles
  • 2020 – 52,828 miles
  • 2019 – 50,430 miles
  • 2018 – 47,153 miles
  • 2017 – 47,076 miles
  • 2015 – 46,685 miles
  • 2014 – 45,826 miles
  • 2013 – 45,330 miles
  • 2012 – 44,609 miles
  • 2011 – 43,729 miles
  • 2010 – 43,342 miles
  • 2009 – 42,182 miles
  • 2008 – 41,866 miles
  • 2007 – 40,515 miles
  • 2006 – 37,931 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass58,048 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2012

  • Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2009

  • Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid

    Failure2 MOTs, 2008

Full MOT history

27 tests since 9 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass58,048 miles (+29)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    58,048 miles
    Test number
    865131130983

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail58,019 miles (+112)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,019 miles
    Test number
    443368828677
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

  3. Pass57,907 miles (+122)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    57,907 miles
    Test number
    276028696512
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

  4. Pass57,785 miles (+131)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    57,785 miles
    Test number
    337522358668

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass57,654 miles (+1,393)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    57,654 miles
    Test number
    144265438119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass56,261 miles (+1,604)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    56,261 miles
    Test number
    962923045954

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass54,657 miles (+1,829)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    54,657 miles
    Test number
    572061401796
    • AdvisoryAll chassis heavily waxed unable to fully check

  8. Pass52,828 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    52,828 miles
    Test number
    146456169138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail52,826 miles (+2,396)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,826 miles
    Test number
    414109157839
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

  10. Pass50,430 miles (+3,277)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    50,430 miles
    Test number
    138446789556

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass47,153 miles (+77)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    47,153 miles
    Test number
    528372602506
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on inner braking face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on inner braking face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryInspection on rear inner brake pads restricted by related components
    • AdvisoryUnderbody components have protective coating applied restricting inspection

  12. Pass47,076 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2018
    Odometer
    47,076 miles
    Test number
    581809220889
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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)

  13. Fail47,074 miles (+389)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,074 miles
    Test number
    989110109598
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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)

  14. Pass46,685 miles (+859)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    46,685 miles
    Test number
    479593311293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass45,826 miles (+496)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    45,826 miles
    Test number
    265246524321
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Pass45,330 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    45,330 miles
    Test number
    208776993205
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteRear brake discs deteriorating on inner faces
    • NoteSome general rusting on underbody frame and suspension components

  17. Fail45,330 miles (+721)2 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,330 miles
    Test number
    227374693283
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteRear brake discs deteriorating on inner faces
    • NoteSome general rusting on underbody frame and suspension components

  18. Pass44,609 miles3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    44,609 miles
    Test number
    469475372210
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteGeneral rusting on suspension and chassis
    • NoteSurface rusting on all brake discs

  19. Fail44,609 miles (+880)1 failure3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,609 miles
    Test number
    189315372210
    • FailureAn item not tested (Manual)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteGeneral rusting on suspension and chassis
    • NoteSurface rusting on all brake discs

  20. Pass43,729 miles (+387)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    43,729 miles
    Test number
    587220651295
    • NoteOffside steering rack gaiter damp
    • NoteRear brake dics corroded on inner faces

  21. Pass43,342 miles (+1,160)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    43,342 miles
    Test number
    492554210231
    • NoteChassis and suspension components surface corrosion
    • NoteRear discs slightly corroded

  22. Pass42,182 miles (+316)2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    42,182 miles
    Test number
    760931869171
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteGaps between front wheels and wheel archs different side to side no damage or wear apprant
    • NoteHeadlamp switch loose on dash
    • NoteOffside steering rack gaiter damp with oil
    • NoteRusting on front suspension arms and chassis

  23. Pass41,866 miles (+33)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    41,866 miles
    Test number
    583986158144
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteHead lamp aims on lower limit nearside and offside
    • NoteNearside and offside rear brake discs rusted on inner faces

  24. Fail41,833 miles (+34)5 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,833 miles
    Test number
    751142348159
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteLower front suspension arms rusting

  25. Fail41,799 miles (+1,284)5 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,799 miles
    Test number
    542436538127
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteLower front suspension arms rusting

  26. Pass40,515 miles (+2,584)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    40,515 miles
    Test number
    672122697022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass37,931 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    37,931 miles
    Test number
    123170046086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about P501 NFM

Does P501 NFM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on P501 NFM is valid until 15 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on P501 NFM?
The MOT on P501 NFM is valid until 15 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has P501 NFM done?
P501 NFM was recorded at 58,048 miles at its MOT on 10 Jul 2026, an average of 985 miles a year.
Has P501 NFM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P501 NFM has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on P501 NFM 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 P501 NFM find?
P501 NFM passed its latest MOT on 10 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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