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TVR Chimaera

Turquoise · Petrol · 1997 · 3,952 cc

R174 FFSMOT history

R174 FFS is a turquoise petrol TVR Chimaera first used on 31 Dec 1997. Its MOT is valid until 23 Aug 2027 and it has passed 21 of 22 MOT tests, with 57,200 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 23 Aug 2027
Mileage
57,200 mi
At MOT on 25 Jul 2026
MOT tests
22
21 passed · 1 failed
Per year
1,368 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R174 FFS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
TVR
Model
Chimaera
Colour
Turquoise
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,952 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
31 Dec 1997
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

R174 FFS was last recorded at 57,200 miles on 25 Jul 2026, 523 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
56,677 miles · 2 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
523 miles
Average per year
1,368 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 57,200 miles
  • 2025 – 56,677 miles
  • 2024 – 56,222 miles
  • 2023 – 55,523 miles
  • 2022 – 54,694 miles
  • 2021 – 53,654 miles
  • 2020 – 52,474 miles
  • 2019 – 50,861 miles
  • 2018 – 47,616 miles
  • 2017 – 44,370 miles
  • 2016 – 41,789 miles
  • 2015 – 40,742 miles
  • 2014 – 39,513 miles
  • 2013 – 38,150 miles
  • 2012 – 37,542 miles
  • 2011 – 37,257 miles
  • 2010 – 36,441 miles
  • 2008 – 34,405 miles
  • 2007 – 32,509 miles
  • 2006 – 30,430 miles
  • 2005 – 28,951 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass57,200 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.

  • Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2013

  • Underside painted including brake pipes

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

22 tests since 2 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass57,200 miles (+523)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    57,200 miles
    Test number
    989927141271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass56,677 miles (+455)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    56,677 miles
    Test number
    456620977293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass56,222 miles (+699)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    56,222 miles
    Test number
    275253312138
    • AdvisoryUnderside painted including brake pipes

  4. Pass55,523 miles (+829)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    55,523 miles
    Test number
    224197645765
    • AdvisoryUnderside painted including brake pipes

  5. Pass54,694 miles (+1,040)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    54,694 miles
    Test number
    482354732477

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass53,654 miles (+1,180)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    53,654 miles
    Test number
    432622431807

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass52,474 miles (+1,613)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    52,474 miles
    Test number
    865591430854

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass50,861 miles (+3,245)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    50,861 miles
    Test number
    347347650043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass47,616 miles (+3,246)
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    47,616 miles
    Test number
    940653355042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass44,370 miles (+2,581)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    44,370 miles
    Test number
    431220791096
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  11. Pass41,789 miles (+1,047)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    41,789 miles
    Test number
    746602858321

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass40,742 miles (+1,229)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    40,742 miles
    Test number
    666549465029
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass39,513 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    39,513 miles
    Test number
    537060674093
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Fail39,513 miles (+1,363)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,513 miles
    Test number
    797820474066
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass38,150 miles (+608)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    38,150 miles
    Test number
    279744373004
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

  16. Pass37,542 miles (+285)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    37,542 miles
    Test number
    406118652153
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

  17. Pass37,257 miles (+816)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    37,257 miles
    Test number
    237657051181
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

  18. Pass36,441 miles (+2,036)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    36,441 miles
    Test number
    751772890026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass34,405 miles (+1,896)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    34,405 miles
    Test number
    271668558332

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass32,509 miles (+2,079)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    32,509 miles
    Test number
    680555937369

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass30,430 miles (+1,479)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    30,430 miles
    Test number
    464191936485

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass28,951 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    28,951 miles
    Test number
    303476235324

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about R174 FFS

Does R174 FFS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R174 FFS is valid until 23 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on R174 FFS?
The MOT on R174 FFS is valid until 23 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has R174 FFS done?
R174 FFS was recorded at 57,200 miles at its MOT on 25 Jul 2026, an average of 1,368 miles a year.
Has R174 FFS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R174 FFS has failed 1 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Mar 2014.
Has the mileage on R174 FFS 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 R174 FFS find?
R174 FFS passed its latest MOT on 25 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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