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TVR Chimaera

Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 3,952 cc

S19 SPKMOT history

S19 SPK is a blue petrol TVR Chimaera first used on 31 Dec 1998. Its MOT is valid until 8 Jun 2027 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 50,947 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 8 Jun 2027
Mileage
50,947 mi
At MOT on 9 Jun 2026
MOT tests
20
15 passed · 5 failed
Per year
677 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S19 SPK
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
31 Dec 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S19 SPK was last recorded at 50,947 miles on 9 Jun 2026, 792 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
50,155 miles · 5 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
792 miles
Average per year
677 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 50,947 miles
  • 2025 – 50,155 miles
  • 2021 – 49,937 miles
  • 2019 – 49,596 miles
  • 2018 – 49,179 miles
  • 2017 – 48,917 miles
  • 2016 – 48,520 miles
  • 2015 – 48,074 miles
  • 2013 – 48,054 miles
  • 2012 – 47,900 miles
  • 2011 – 46,996 miles
  • 2010 – 45,459 miles
  • 2008 – 44,374 miles
  • 2007 – 41,956 miles
  • 2006 – 37,443 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass50,947 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All four corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Hazard warning switch faulty

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

20 tests since 3 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass50,947 miles (+792)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    50,947 miles
    Test number
    594767269102
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass50,155 miles (+1)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    50,155 miles
    Test number
    233936962849
    • MinorHazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All four corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Fail50,154 miles (+217)3 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,154 miles
    Test number
    898400655212
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Characters are too small - They must be 79mm in height with 14mm stroke width. (0.1 (d))
    • MajorNearside Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut greater than 4mm (7.1.2 (b))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorHazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All four corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass49,937 miles (+1)3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    49,937 miles
    Test number
    957785728479
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  5. Fail49,936 miles (+340)4 major3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,936 miles
    Test number
    518445236376
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  6. Pass49,596 miles (+417)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    49,596 miles
    Test number
    811786870385
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced majority of chassis corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  7. Pass49,179 miles (+262)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    49,179 miles
    Test number
    988746774592
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  8. Pass48,917 miles (+397)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    48,917 miles
    Test number
    136310068831

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass48,520 miles (+446)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2017
    Odometer
    48,520 miles
    Test number
    236117117298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass48,074 miles (+20)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    48,074 miles
    Test number
    625144405148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass48,054 miles4 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    48,054 miles
    Test number
    139534003239
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteGrease/oil around components and suspension joints
    • NoteUnderside corroded

  12. Fail48,054 miles (+154)4 failures5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,054 miles
    Test number
    795680503296
    • FailureBrake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteGrease/oil around components and suspension joints
    • NoteUnderside corroded
    • NoteVehicle OVERHEATS

  13. Pass47,900 miles (+904)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    47,900 miles
    Test number
    206393572452

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass46,996 miles (+1,537)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    46,996 miles
    Test number
    278703151189
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  15. Pass45,459 miles (+2)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    45,459 miles
    Test number
    533126150150
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  16. Fail45,457 miles (+1,083)1 dangerous1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,457 miles
    Test number
    232565250400
    • DangerousRear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  17. Pass44,374 miles (+63)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    44,374 miles
    Test number
    530440268279
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  18. Fail44,311 miles (+2,355)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,311 miles
    Test number
    330146448427
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureStop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  19. Pass41,956 miles (+4,513)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    41,956 miles
    Test number
    462082947284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass37,443 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    37,443 miles
    Test number
    763664986162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S19 SPK

Does S19 SPK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S19 SPK is valid until 8 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on S19 SPK?
The MOT on S19 SPK is valid until 8 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S19 SPK done?
S19 SPK was recorded at 50,947 miles at its MOT on 9 Jun 2026, an average of 677 miles a year.
Has S19 SPK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S19 SPK has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on S19 SPK 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 S19 SPK find?
S19 SPK passed its latest MOT on 9 Jun 2026 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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