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TVR Chimaera

Blue · Petrol · 1997 · 3,950 cc

P555 TKAMOT history

P555 TKA is a blue petrol TVR Chimaera first used on 31 Dec 1997. Its MOT is valid until 10 Nov 2027 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 48,570 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 10 Nov 2027
Mileage
48,570 mi
At MOT on 30 Oct 2026
MOT tests
25
20 passed · 5 failed
Per year
171 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
P555 TKA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
TVR
Model
Chimaera
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,950 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
31 Dec 1997
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Nov 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

P555 TKA was last recorded at 48,570 miles on 30 Oct 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
48,570 miles · 7 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
171 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 48,570 miles
  • 2025 – 48,570 miles
  • 2024 – 48,570 miles
  • 2023 – 48,570 miles
  • 2022 – 48,570 miles
  • 2021 – 48,570 miles
  • 2020 – 48,570 miles
  • 2019 – 48,570 miles
  • 2018 – 48,570 miles
  • 2017 – 48,570 miles
  • 2016 – 48,570 miles
  • 2015 – 48,570 miles
  • 2014 – 48,570 miles
  • 2013 – 48,570 miles
  • 2012 – 48,570 miles
  • 2011 – 48,570 miles
  • 2010 – 48,294 miles
  • 2009 – 47,673 miles
  • 2008 – 46,665 miles
  • 2007 – 45,229 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass48,570 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (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.

  • Corrosion to chassis outriggers

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • All front suspension wishbones showing signs of corrosion.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

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

    Failure2 MOTs, 2009–2016

  • Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2010

  • Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2010

Full MOT history

25 tests since 5 May 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass48,570 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2027
    Odometer
    48,570 miles
    Test number
    329653514031
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass48,570 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    48,570 miles
    Test number
    323504757994
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass48,570 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    48,570 miles
    Test number
    353259289053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass48,570 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    48,570 miles
    Test number
    164089353005
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to chassis outriggers
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass48,570 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    48,570 miles
    Test number
    194911531525
    • AdvisoryChassis outriggers in poor condition
    • AdvisoryLeak from cooling radiator.
    • AdvisoryNear side suspension wishbones showing signs of corrosion.

  6. Pass48,570 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    48,570 miles
    Test number
    708840050127
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to chassis outriggers
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs in poor condition
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion to NSF suspension wishbones

  7. Pass48,570 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    48,570 miles
    Test number
    398599417575
    • AdvisoryHeadlight reflectors in poor condition
    • AdvisoryNear side front suspension wishbones in poor condition
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear differential noisy
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak from offside rear hub seal

  8. Pass48,570 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    48,570 miles
    Test number
    628639342186
    • AdvisoryAll front suspension wishbones showing signs of corrosion.

  9. Fail48,570 miles1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,570 miles
    Test number
    340240198555
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryAll front suspension wishbones showing signs of corrosion.

  10. Pass48,570 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2019
    Odometer
    48,570 miles
    Test number
    772409512320
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs worn
    • AdvisorySlight surface corrosion to NS seatbelt chassis mounting plate

  11. Pass48,570 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2018
    Odometer
    48,570 miles
    Test number
    766066938357
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged perishing (4.1.D.1e)
    • AdvisoryPerishing to rear fuel pipes.

  12. Pass48,570 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2017
    Odometer
    48,570 miles
    Test number
    185593425554

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail48,570 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,570 miles
    Test number
    839544017821
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

  14. Pass48,570 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2016
    Odometer
    48,570 miles
    Test number
    397873815177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail48,570 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,570 miles
    Test number
    275944014433
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

  16. Pass48,570 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2015
    Odometer
    48,570 miles
    Test number
    885814814179
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

  17. Pass48,570 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2014
    Odometer
    48,570 miles
    Test number
    387031103112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass48,570 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2013
    Odometer
    48,570 miles
    Test number
    298728302429

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass48,570 miles (+276)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2012
    Odometer
    48,570 miles
    Test number
    186751101165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass48,294 miles (+621)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2011
    Odometer
    48,294 miles
    Test number
    201526020134
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Pass47,673 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2010
    Odometer
    47,673 miles
    Test number
    731681729136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail47,673 miles (+1,008)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,673 miles
    Test number
    981031329143
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  23. Pass46,665 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2009
    Odometer
    46,665 miles
    Test number
    311003318149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail46,665 miles (+1,436)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,665 miles
    Test number
    161102418143
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  25. Pass45,229 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2008
    Odometer
    45,229 miles
    Test number
    364475627196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about P555 TKA

Does P555 TKA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on P555 TKA is valid until 10 Nov 2027.
When is the MOT due on P555 TKA?
The MOT on P555 TKA is valid until 10 Nov 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has P555 TKA done?
P555 TKA was recorded at 48,570 miles at its MOT on 30 Oct 2026, an average of 171 miles a year.
Has P555 TKA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P555 TKA has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Apr 2019.
Has the mileage on P555 TKA 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 P555 TKA find?
P555 TKA passed its latest MOT on 30 Oct 2026 with 1 advisory: offside track rod end ball joint has slight play.

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