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TVR Chimaera

Green · Petrol · 1998 · 3,952 cc

S12 CUTMOT history

S12 CUT is a green petrol TVR Chimaera first used on 1 Aug 1998. Its MOT is valid until 31 May 2027 and it has passed 21 of 25 MOT tests, with 53,655 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 31 May 2027
Mileage
53,655 mi
At MOT on 1 Jun 2026
MOT tests
25
21 passed · 4 failed
Per year
716 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S12 CUT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
TVR
Model
Chimaera
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,952 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
1 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 May 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S12 CUT was last recorded at 53,655 miles on 1 Jun 2026, 651 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
53,004 miles · 28 May 2025
Between the last two tests
651 miles
Average per year
716 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 53,655 miles
  • 2025 – 53,004 miles
  • 2024 – 52,741 miles
  • 2023 – 52,373 miles
  • 2022 – 52,089 miles
  • 2021 – 51,523 miles
  • 2020 – 50,980 miles
  • 2019 – 50,095 miles
  • 2018 – 49,792 miles
  • 2017 – 49,639 miles
  • 2016 – 49,341 miles
  • 2015 – 49,148 miles
  • 2014 – 48,600 miles
  • 2013 – 48,135 miles
  • 2012 – 47,940 miles
  • 2011 – 46,979 miles
  • 2010 – 46,187 miles
  • 2009 – 44,479 miles
  • 2008 – 42,710 miles
  • 2007 – 41,222 miles
  • 2006 – 39,386 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass53,655 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.

  • Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Offside Headlamp aim too low

    Failure2 MOTs, 2008–2013

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass53,655 miles (+651)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2027
    Odometer
    53,655 miles
    Test number
    602999366549

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass53,004 miles (+263)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2026
    Odometer
    53,004 miles
    Test number
    378288718217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass52,741 miles (+368)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    52,741 miles
    Test number
    444803494802

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass52,373 miles (+284)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    52,373 miles
    Test number
    174838294253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass52,089 miles (+566)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    52,089 miles
    Test number
    549639619583

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass51,523 miles (+543)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    51,523 miles
    Test number
    900848888742

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass50,980 miles (+885)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    50,980 miles
    Test number
    742367817216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass50,095 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    50,095 miles
    Test number
    223439901777

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail50,093 miles (+301)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,093 miles
    Test number
    807767636244
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
  10. Pass49,792 miles (+153)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    49,792 miles
    Test number
    724596978553
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Anti roll bar linkage mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  11. Pass49,639 miles (+298)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    49,639 miles
    Test number
    466996420996

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass49,341 miles (+193)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    49,341 miles
    Test number
    482978009847
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened mounts (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
  13. Pass49,148 miles (+548)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    49,148 miles
    Test number
    926471965124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass48,600 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    48,600 miles
    Test number
    955877874121
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
  15. Fail48,600 miles (+465)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,600 miles
    Test number
    626037874179
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
  16. Pass48,135 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    48,135 miles
    Test number
    205735553115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail48,134 miles (+194)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,134 miles
    Test number
    607575953124
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
  18. Pass47,940 miles (+961)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    47,940 miles
    Test number
    425227502278
    • 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)
  19. Pass46,979 miles (+792)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    46,979 miles
    Test number
    785238571158
    • 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)
  20. Pass46,187 miles (+1,708)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    46,187 miles
    Test number
    311041360146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass44,479 miles (+1,769)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    44,479 miles
    Test number
    660818239148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass42,710 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    42,710 miles
    Test number
    102626958148
    • NoteOil leak
  23. Fail42,710 miles (+1,488)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,710 miles
    Test number
    361336358152
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteOil leak
  24. Pass41,222 miles (+1,836)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2008
    Odometer
    41,222 miles
    Test number
    583785737160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass39,386 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    39,386 miles
    Test number
    111421086161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S12 CUT

Does S12 CUT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S12 CUT is valid until 31 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on S12 CUT?
The MOT on S12 CUT is valid until 31 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S12 CUT done?
S12 CUT was recorded at 53,655 miles at its MOT on 1 Jun 2026, an average of 716 miles a year.
Has S12 CUT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S12 CUT has failed 4 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Jul 2019.
Has the mileage on S12 CUT 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 S12 CUT find?
S12 CUT passed its latest MOT on 1 Jun 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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