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TVR Chimaera

Yellow · Petrol · 1998 · 3,952 cc

S23 TVRMOT history

S23 TVR is a yellow petrol TVR Chimaera first used on 4 Sept 1998. Its MOT is valid until 21 May 2027 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 52,372 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 21 May 2027
Mileage
52,372 mi
At MOT on 11 May 2026
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
660 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S23 TVR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
TVR
Model
Chimaera
Colour
Yellow
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,952 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
4 Sept 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 May 2027
Latest MOT test
11 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S23 TVR was last recorded at 52,372 miles on 11 May 2026, 341 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
52,031 miles · 12 May 2025
Between the last two tests
341 miles
Average per year
660 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 52,372 miles
  • 2025 – 52,031 miles
  • 2024 – 51,881 miles
  • 2023 – 51,802 miles
  • 2022 – 51,201 miles
  • 2021 – 50,792 miles
  • 2020 – 49,740 miles
  • 2019 – 47,516 miles
  • 2018 – 47,155 miles
  • 2017 – 47,043 miles
  • 2016 – 46,067 miles
  • 2015 – 44,947 miles
  • 2014 – 43,808 miles
  • 2013 – 42,005 miles
  • 2011 – 40,780 miles
  • 2009 – 40,765 miles
  • 2008 – 40,629 miles
  • 2007 – 40,221 miles
  • 2006 – 39,363 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass52,372 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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2025

  • Steering column lower support bearing worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Both exhaust manifold have very slight blow

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2009

  • Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2009

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass52,372 miles (+341)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2027
    Odometer
    52,372 miles
    Test number
    685416321314

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass52,031 miles (+150)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2026
    Odometer
    52,031 miles
    Test number
    151845395731
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass51,881 miles (+79)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2025
    Odometer
    51,881 miles
    Test number
    482220235637

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass51,802 miles (+601)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2024
    Odometer
    51,802 miles
    Test number
    901234899942

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass51,201 miles (+409)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2023
    Odometer
    51,201 miles
    Test number
    372724102954

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass50,792 miles (+1,052)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2022
    Odometer
    50,792 miles
    Test number
    313372915271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass49,740 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2021
    Odometer
    49,740 miles
    Test number
    881692798411
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Fail49,740 miles (+2,224)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,740 miles
    Test number
    435922251531
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt RE CLIPPED BACK ON TO CAR. (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass47,516 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    47,516 miles
    Test number
    578568727852
    • AdvisorySteering column lower support bearing worn

  10. Fail47,516 miles (+361)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,516 miles
    Test number
    232936482179
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering column lower support bearing worn

  11. Pass47,155 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2019
    Odometer
    47,155 miles
    Test number
    686149743325
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParts of chassis have surface corrosion

  12. Fail47,155 miles (+112)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,155 miles
    Test number
    835944966958
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParts of chassis have surface corrosion

  13. Pass47,043 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2018
    Odometer
    47,043 miles
    Test number
    116165577773

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail47,043 miles (+976)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,043 miles
    Test number
    584986075954
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part insecure (3.6.B.4a)

  15. Pass46,067 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2017
    Odometer
    46,067 miles
    Test number
    549107386966
    • AdvisoryBoth exhaust manifold have very slight blow

  16. Fail46,067 miles (+1,120)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,067 miles
    Test number
    683984822561
    • FailureNearside Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively n/s and o/s (8.2.2)
    • FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryBoth exhaust manifold have very slight blow

  17. Pass44,947 miles (+1,139)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    44,947 miles
    Test number
    585548675094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass43,808 miles (+1,803)4 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    43,808 miles
    Test number
    568467684091
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBoth front coil springs corroded
    • NoteBoth front shockaborber corroded
    • NoteDamp around power steering resvoir
    • NoteNearside front flexible brake hose rubber grommit missing

  19. Pass42,005 miles (+1,225)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    42,005 miles
    Test number
    179665943026
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBoth front tyre treads splitting

  20. Pass40,780 miles (+15)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    40,780 miles
    Test number
    638298401366
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

  21. Pass40,765 miles (+136)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    40,765 miles
    Test number
    760842159273
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  22. Pass40,629 miles (+6)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    40,629 miles
    Test number
    562793588289
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteN/s/r/ outer cv boot torn

  23. Fail40,623 miles (+402)1 failure5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,623 miles
    Test number
    694222048241
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteN/s/r outer drive shaft boot torn.

  24. Pass40,221 miles (+858)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    40,221 miles
    Test number
    873542547252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass39,363 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    39,363 miles
    Test number
    821717936246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S23 TVR

Does S23 TVR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S23 TVR is valid until 21 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on S23 TVR?
The MOT on S23 TVR is valid until 21 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S23 TVR done?
S23 TVR was recorded at 52,372 miles at its MOT on 11 May 2026, an average of 660 miles a year.
Has S23 TVR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S23 TVR has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 22 May 2020.
Has the mileage on S23 TVR 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 S23 TVR find?
S23 TVR passed its latest MOT on 11 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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