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TVR Chimaera

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 3,952 cc

S10 VEYMOT history

S10 VEY is a red petrol TVR Chimaera first used on 1 Jan 1999. Its MOT is valid until 9 Jul 2027 and it has passed 12 of 21 MOT tests, with 49,448 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 9 Jul 2027
Mileage
49,448 mi
At MOT on 6 Jul 2026
MOT tests
21
12 passed · 9 failed
Per year
517 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S10 VEY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
TVR
Model
Chimaera
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,952 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Jan 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S10 VEY was last recorded at 49,448 miles on 6 Jul 2026, 2,121 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
47,327 miles · 8 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
2,121 miles
Average per year
517 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 49,448 miles
  • 2025 – 47,327 miles
  • 2024 – 46,214 miles
  • 2015 – 45,943 miles
  • 2013 – 45,348 miles
  • 2012 – 44,871 miles
  • 2011 – 44,311 miles
  • 2010 – 43,743 miles
  • 2009 – 43,056 miles
  • 2008 – 42,000 miles
  • 2007 – 41,748 miles
  • 2006 – 38,904 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass49,448 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.

  • Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2007–2012

  • Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2008–2009

  • Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2008–2009

Full MOT history

21 tests since 13 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass49,448 miles (+2,121)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    49,448 miles
    Test number
    512557963445

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass47,327 miles (+1,113)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    47,327 miles
    Test number
    848292669662
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass46,214 miles (+271)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    46,214 miles
    Test number
    910941237828

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass45,943 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    45,943 miles
    Test number
    939296696308
    • AdvisoryCorrosion on chassis

  5. Fail45,943 miles (+106)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,943 miles
    Test number
    391748522607
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryCorrosion on chassis

  6. Fail45,837 miles (+489)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,837 miles
    Test number
    607919242543
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis/ subframe corroded (6.1.A.1)

  7. Pass45,348 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    45,348 miles
    Test number
    879899113386

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail45,338 miles (+467)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,338 miles
    Test number
    867598813317
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  9. Pass44,871 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    44,871 miles
    Test number
    959514192267
    • AdvisorySteering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteHandbrake hard to pull up

  10. Fail44,871 miles (+560)4 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,871 miles
    Test number
    877444192240
    • FailureNearside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureSteering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  11. Pass44,311 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    44,311 miles
    Test number
    386454181437

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail44,311 miles (+568)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,311 miles
    Test number
    976444781231
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting cracked (2.4.G.1)
    • NoteO/s/r cv boot starting to leak
    • NoteOil leak

  13. Pass43,743 miles (+687)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    43,743 miles
    Test number
    711216530204
    • NoteO/s/r outer cv boot clip missing
    • NoteSlight oil leak from engine

  14. Pass43,056 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    43,056 miles
    Test number
    263733129299
    • NoteFront brakes only just met the front brake imbalance requirements. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair
    • NoteFront wipers dont always park in the correct position

  15. Fail43,049 miles (+1,049)4 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,049 miles
    Test number
    324693329258
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • NoteBoth rear outer cv boot clips broken
    • NoteFront wipers dont always park in the correct position

  16. Pass42,000 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    42,000 miles
    Test number
    303228328269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail41,999 miles (+251)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,999 miles
    Test number
    700877628203
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

  18. Pass41,748 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    41,748 miles
    Test number
    313371417419

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail41,748 miles (+2,844)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,748 miles
    Test number
    923796007234
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureSteering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)
    • Note1 oil leak fro engine/gearbox †2 both rear tyres on limit †3 brake pads not checked

  20. Pass38,904 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    38,904 miles
    Test number
    141537046038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail38,904 miles4 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,904 miles
    Test number
    133034446477
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • NoteRear tyres wearing close to limit
    • NoteSteering rack gaiter loose

Questions about S10 VEY

Does S10 VEY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S10 VEY is valid until 9 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on S10 VEY?
The MOT on S10 VEY is valid until 9 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S10 VEY done?
S10 VEY was recorded at 49,448 miles at its MOT on 6 Jul 2026, an average of 517 miles a year.
Has S10 VEY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S10 VEY has failed 9 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Dec 2015.
Has the mileage on S10 VEY 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 S10 VEY find?
S10 VEY passed its latest MOT on 6 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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