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TVR Chimaera

Purple · Petrol · 1997 · 4,997 cc

R5 LTRMOT history

R5 LTR is a purple petrol TVR Chimaera first used on 24 Oct 1997. Its MOT is valid until 3 Nov 2026 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 51,885 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Oct 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 3 Nov 2026
Mileage
51,885 mi
At MOT on 27 Oct 2025
MOT tests
28
20 passed · 8 failed
Per year
1,520 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R5 LTR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
TVR
Model
Chimaera
Colour
Purple
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,997 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
24 Oct 1997
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
27 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

R5 LTR was last recorded at 51,885 miles on 27 Oct 2025, 305 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
51,580 miles · 22 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
305 miles
Average per year
1,520 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 51,885 miles
  • 2024 – 51,580 miles
  • 2023 – 51,328 miles
  • 2022 – 50,646 miles
  • 2021 – 49,538 miles
  • 2020 – 49,314 miles
  • 2019 – 49,053 miles
  • 2018 – 47,291 miles
  • 2017 – 46,010 miles
  • 2016 – 45,619 miles
  • 2015 – 42,802 miles
  • 2014 – 39,454 miles
  • 2013 – 35,826 miles
  • 2012 – 34,401 miles
  • 2011 – 32,904 miles
  • 2010 – 32,001 miles
  • 2009 – 30,962 miles
  • 2008 – 28,885 miles
  • 2007 – 26,364 miles
  • 2006 – 22,509 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass51,885 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: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2010–2015

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing close to legal limit

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

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

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2014

  • Nearside Headlamp aim too high

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2011

  • Offside Headlamp aim too high

    Failure2 MOTs, 2009–2011

Full MOT history

28 tests since 30 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass51,885 miles (+305)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    51,885 miles
    Test number
    954481047299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass51,580 miles (+252)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    51,580 miles
    Test number
    651628458591

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass51,328 miles (+682)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    51,328 miles
    Test number
    917080200571

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass50,646 miles (+1,108)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    50,646 miles
    Test number
    196165281100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass49,538 miles (+224)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    49,538 miles
    Test number
    679085982525
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass49,314 miles (+261)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    49,314 miles
    Test number
    728585090749

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass49,053 miles (+1,762)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    49,053 miles
    Test number
    831522134155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass47,291 miles (+15)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    47,291 miles
    Test number
    583049280911
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail47,276 miles (+1,266)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,276 miles
    Test number
    201413442791
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass46,010 miles (+391)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    46,010 miles
    Test number
    595347354328
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion all body to chassis mounting points corroded (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just meets requirements

  11. Pass45,619 miles (+2,817)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    45,619 miles
    Test number
    739687117629
    • AdvisoryBoth front upper wishbones starting to corrode
    • AdvisoryChassis starting to corrode

  12. Pass42,802 miles (+16)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    42,802 miles
    Test number
    618683083100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail42,786 miles (+3,332)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,786 miles
    Test number
    423316287734
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureUpper Steering column universal joint is excessively deteriorated (2.1.5)

  14. Pass39,454 miles (+14)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    39,454 miles
    Test number
    288471504377

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail39,440 miles (+3,614)1 dangerous9 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,440 miles
    Test number
    466020704467
    • DangerousFront shock absorbers have significantly reduced damping affect
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

  16. Fail35,826 miles2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,826 miles
    Test number
    375744193287
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • 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)

  17. Pass35,826 miles (+1,425)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    35,826 miles
    Test number
    807714693292
    • 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)

  18. Pass34,401 miles (+1,497)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    34,401 miles
    Test number
    967506792269
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass32,904 miles (+16)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    32,904 miles
    Test number
    237219591229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail32,888 miles (+887)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,888 miles
    Test number
    638178291201
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  21. Pass32,001 miles (+41)1 advisory7 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    32,001 miles
    Test number
    902272390291
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteBoth front antiroll bar drop links have slight free play.
    • NoteBoth front top wishbone arms in very rusty and poor condition.
    • NoteBoth headlight reflectors in poor condition.
    • NoteBoth rear brake calipers seizing on handbrake lever mechanisms.
    • NoteBoth rear hub seals leaking.
    • NoteOffside outer constant velocity joint boot split and leaking, and nearside badly deteriorated.
    • NoteRear number plate illuminated from inside boot, spoke to Vosa who said it was ok.

  22. Fail31,960 miles (+998)4 failures7 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,960 miles
    Test number
    263261590259
    • FailureInner Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteBoth front antiroll bar drop links have slight free play.
    • NoteBoth front top wishbone arms in very rusty and poor condition.
    • NoteBoth headlight reflectors in poor condition.
    • NoteBoth rear brake calipers seizing on handbrake lever mechanisms.
    • NoteBoth rear hub seals leaking.
    • NoteOffside outer constant velocity joint boot split and leaking, and nearside badly deteriorated.
    • NoteRear number plate illuminated from inside boot, spoke to Vosa who said it was ok.

  23. Pass30,962 miles (+12)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    30,962 miles
    Test number
    733268479180
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  24. Fail30,950 miles (+2,065)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,950 miles
    Test number
    924165379169
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  25. Fail28,885 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,885 miles
    Test number
    233218178418
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  26. Pass28,885 miles (+2,521)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    28,885 miles
    Test number
    831198778132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass26,364 miles (+3,855)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    26,364 miles
    Test number
    772781877136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass22,509 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    22,509 miles
    Test number
    663011886126
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Questions about R5 LTR

Does R5 LTR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R5 LTR is valid until 3 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on R5 LTR?
The MOT on R5 LTR is valid until 3 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has R5 LTR done?
R5 LTR was recorded at 51,885 miles at its MOT on 27 Oct 2025, an average of 1,520 miles a year.
Has R5 LTR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R5 LTR has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Oct 2018.
Has the mileage on R5 LTR 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 R5 LTR find?
R5 LTR passed its latest MOT on 27 Oct 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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