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TVR Chimaera

Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 4,546 cc

R331 BUKMOT history

R331 BUK is a blue petrol TVR Chimaera first used on 31 Dec 1998. Its MOT is valid until 12 Feb 2027 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 34,174 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 12 Feb 2027
Mileage
34,174 mi
At MOT on 11 Feb 2026
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
415 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R331 BUK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
TVR
Model
Chimaera
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,546 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
31 Dec 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

R331 BUK was last recorded at 34,174 miles on 11 Feb 2026, 23 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
34,151 miles · 28 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
23 miles
Average per year
415 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 34,174 miles
  • 2025 – 33,558 miles
  • 2023 – 33,352 miles
  • 2022 – 33,341 miles
  • 2021 – 33,186 miles
  • 2020 – 33,055 miles
  • 2019 – 32,714 miles
  • 2018 – 32,410 miles
  • 2017 – 32,100 miles
  • 2016 – 31,500 miles
  • 2015 – 30,902 miles
  • 2013 – 29,793 miles
  • 2012 – 28,973 miles
  • 2011 – 28,302 miles
  • 2010 – 26,085 miles
  • 2006 – 26,060 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass34,174 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Slight play at rose joint. (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 efficiency below requirements

    Major3 MOTs, 2022–2026

Full MOT history

22 tests since 24 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass34,174 miles (+23)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    34,174 miles
    Test number
    354081696318
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Slight play at rose joint. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail34,151 miles (+593)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,151 miles
    Test number
    814297758078
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper not working Sticking. (3.4 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Slight play at rose joint. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass33,558 miles (+13)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    33,558 miles
    Test number
    166643887630

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail33,545 miles (+193)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,545 miles
    Test number
    332554032616
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

  5. Pass33,352 miles (+11)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    33,352 miles
    Test number
    731731109639
    • AdvisoryBoth inner rear driveshaft boots slightly deteoriated
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  6. Fail33,341 miles (+155)3 major2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,341 miles
    Test number
    568563038299
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated split on end (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated split on end (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  7. Pass33,186 miles (+131)3 minor
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    33,186 miles
    Test number
    943488938617
    • MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  8. Pass33,055 miles (+341)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    33,055 miles
    Test number
    981356594709
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass32,714 miles (+304)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    32,714 miles
    Test number
    809395898252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass32,410 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2019
    Odometer
    32,410 miles
    Test number
    926270155506

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail32,410 miles (+310)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,410 miles
    Test number
    663089576510
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryParking brake 16% repair or adjustment needed

  12. Pass32,100 miles (+600)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    32,100 miles
    Test number
    274534019566
    • AdvisoryParking brake 16 % repair or adjustment needed

  13. Pass31,500 miles (+598)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    31,500 miles
    Test number
    238688200294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass30,902 miles (+1,109)1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    30,902 miles
    Test number
    878319715089
    • NoteSlight play in o/s/r wheel bearing

  15. Pass29,793 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    29,793 miles
    Test number
    427563753334

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass29,788 miles (+815)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    29,788 miles
    Test number
    187521693219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass28,973 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    28,973 miles
    Test number
    315403502311

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail28,973 miles (+671)7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,973 miles
    Test number
    256560302331
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  19. Pass28,302 miles (+2,217)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    28,302 miles
    Test number
    917791111247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass26,085 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    26,085 miles
    Test number
    250414810236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail26,085 miles (+25)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,085 miles
    Test number
    754288880172
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureTyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteRear registration plate deteriorating

  22. Pass26,060 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    26,060 miles
    Test number
    511885406286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about R331 BUK

Does R331 BUK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R331 BUK is valid until 12 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on R331 BUK?
The MOT on R331 BUK is valid until 12 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has R331 BUK done?
R331 BUK was recorded at 34,174 miles at its MOT on 11 Feb 2026, an average of 415 miles a year.
Has R331 BUK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R331 BUK has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on R331 BUK 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 R331 BUK find?
R331 BUK passed its latest MOT on 11 Feb 2026 with 2 advisories: offside rear anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play slight play at rose joint.; oil leak, but not excessive.

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