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TVR Chimaera

Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 3,952 cc

S115 RPVMOT history

S115 RPV is a blue petrol TVR Chimaera first used on 7 Aug 1998. Its MOT is valid until 23 Sept 2027 and it has passed 21 of 27 MOT tests, with 63,959 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 23 Sept 2027
Mileage
63,959 mi
At MOT on 24 Sept 2026
MOT tests
27
21 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,471 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S115 RPV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
TVR
Model
Chimaera
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,952 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
7 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S115 RPV was last recorded at 63,959 miles on 24 Sept 2026, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
63,957 miles · 23 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
2,471 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 63,959 miles
  • 2025 – 61,290 miles
  • 2024 – 58,768 miles
  • 2023 – 56,802 miles
  • 2022 – 53,915 miles
  • 2021 – 51,434 miles
  • 2020 – 49,963 miles
  • 2019 – 48,340 miles
  • 2018 – 45,714 miles
  • 2017 – 42,744 miles
  • 2016 – 39,583 miles
  • 2015 – 36,114 miles
  • 2014 – 32,630 miles
  • 2013 – 30,701 miles
  • 2012 – 28,254 miles
  • 2011 – 25,869 miles
  • 2010 – 22,902 miles
  • 2009 – 19,546 miles
  • 2008 – 17,024 miles
  • 2007 – 15,554 miles
  • 2006 – 14,193 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass63,959 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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

27 tests since 4 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass63,959 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    63,959 miles
    Test number
    398481317761

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail63,957 miles (+2,667)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,957 miles
    Test number
    920740728887
    • MajorDriver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

  3. Pass61,290 miles (+2,522)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    61,290 miles
    Test number
    862628212047
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  4. Pass58,768 miles (+1,966)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    58,768 miles
    Test number
    275036409611
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outriggers (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  5. Pass56,802 miles (+2,887)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    56,802 miles
    Test number
    185178636401
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Hubs have slight leaks

  6. Pass53,915 miles (+2,481)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    53,915 miles
    Test number
    570841718957
    • AdvisoryFuel hose deteriorated In Engine Bay (6.1.3 (c) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass51,434 miles (+1,471)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    51,434 miles
    Test number
    227854794970

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass49,963 miles2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    49,963 miles
    Test number
    542516530496
    • MinorOffside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel pump bracket broken but pump secure
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened heavily (borderline) (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened heavily (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail49,963 miles (+1,623)1 repaired2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,963 miles
    Test number
    807262812293
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel pump bracket broken but pump secure
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened heavily (borderline) (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened heavily (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass48,340 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    48,340 miles
    Test number
    713202079801

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail48,333 miles (+2,619)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,333 miles
    Test number
    459070234004
    • MajorBrake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass45,714 miles (+2,970)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    45,714 miles
    Test number
    542376477793
    • MinorNearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral suspension and chassis corrosion
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp aims on upper limit
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  13. Pass42,744 miles (+3,161)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    42,744 miles
    Test number
    653011508881
    • AdvisorySlight imbalance on front brakes

  14. Pass39,583 miles (+3,469)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    39,583 miles
    Test number
    729372100779

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass36,114 miles (+3,484)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    36,114 miles
    Test number
    571648000595

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass32,630 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    32,630 miles
    Test number
    555677544226
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  17. Fail32,630 miles (+1,929)1 dangerous5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,630 miles
    Test number
    745625224294
    • DangerousNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  18. Pass30,701 miles (+2,447)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    30,701 miles
    Test number
    577334613241
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  19. Pass28,254 miles (+2,385)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    28,254 miles
    Test number
    749263612293
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

  20. Fail25,869 miles2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,869 miles
    Test number
    219548401217
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

  21. Pass25,869 miles (+2,967)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    25,869 miles
    Test number
    625168001227
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

  22. Pass22,902 miles (+3,356)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    22,902 miles
    Test number
    310828000415

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass19,546 miles (+2,522)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    19,546 miles
    Test number
    814079119248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass17,024 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    17,024 miles
    Test number
    201954718256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail17,024 miles (+1,470)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,024 miles
    Test number
    421024518276
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

  26. Pass15,554 miles (+1,361)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    15,554 miles
    Test number
    340611327236
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  27. Pass14,193 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    14,193 miles
    Test number
    920956316294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S115 RPV

Does S115 RPV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S115 RPV is valid until 23 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on S115 RPV?
The MOT on S115 RPV is valid until 23 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S115 RPV done?
S115 RPV was recorded at 63,959 miles at its MOT on 24 Sept 2026, an average of 2,471 miles a year.
Has S115 RPV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S115 RPV has failed 6 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on S115 RPV 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 S115 RPV find?
S115 RPV passed its latest MOT on 24 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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