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TVR Chimaera

Grey · Petrol · 1998 · 4,546 cc

S26 TVRMOT history

S26 TVR is a grey petrol TVR Chimaera first used on 27 Nov 1998. Its MOT is valid until 31 May 2027 and it has passed 19 of 23 MOT tests, with 34,172 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 31 May 2027
Mileage
34,172 mi
At MOT on 1 Jun 2026
MOT tests
23
19 passed · 4 failed
Per year
1,168 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S26 TVR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
TVR
Model
Chimaera
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,546 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
27 Nov 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 May 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S26 TVR was last recorded at 34,172 miles on 1 Jun 2026, 83 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
34,089 miles · 20 May 2025
Between the last two tests
83 miles
Average per year
1,168 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 34,172 miles
  • 2025 – 34,089 miles
  • 2024 – 34,043 miles
  • 2023 – 33,798 miles
  • 2022 – 33,723 miles
  • 2021 – 33,195 miles
  • 2020 – 32,691 miles
  • 2019 – 31,380 miles
  • 2017 – 30,261 miles
  • 2016 – 29,697 miles
  • 2015 – 21,254 miles
  • 2014 – 19,365 miles
  • 2013 – 18,596 miles
  • 2012 – 17,530 miles
  • 2011 – 15,665 miles
  • 2010 – 13,998 miles
  • 2009 – 12,886 miles
  • 2007 – 12,600 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass34,172 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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.

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

23 tests since 10 Dec 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass34,172 miles (+83)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2027
    Odometer
    34,172 miles
    Test number
    977768360818
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass34,089 miles (+46)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2026
    Odometer
    34,089 miles
    Test number
    927415335072
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass34,043 miles (+245)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    34,043 miles
    Test number
    265213648414

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass33,798 miles (+75)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2024
    Odometer
    33,798 miles
    Test number
    383132842194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass33,723 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2023
    Odometer
    33,723 miles
    Test number
    635631456700

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail33,723 miles (+528)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,723 miles
    Test number
    108440330106
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass33,195 miles (+504)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2022
    Odometer
    33,195 miles
    Test number
    605062573071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass32,691 miles (+1,311)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    32,691 miles
    Test number
    793365085967

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass31,380 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    31,380 miles
    Test number
    608251137573

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail31,380 miles (+1,119)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,380 miles
    Test number
    110198095532
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  11. Pass30,261 miles (+564)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    30,261 miles
    Test number
    717618651693
    • AdvisoryRear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

  12. Pass29,697 miles (+2,733)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    29,697 miles
    Test number
    386789539026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass26,964 miles (+5,710)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    26,964 miles
    Test number
    637084025603

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass21,254 miles (+1,889)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    21,254 miles
    Test number
    317043935139
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBoth front tyres getting low

  15. Pass19,365 miles (+769)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    19,365 miles
    Test number
    999152134100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass18,596 miles (+1,066)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    18,596 miles
    Test number
    348501263154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass17,530 miles (+21)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2013
    Odometer
    17,530 miles
    Test number
    299133752458

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail17,509 miles (+42)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,509 miles
    Test number
    609352752128
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureHeadlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

  19. Fail17,467 miles (+1,802)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,467 miles
    Test number
    599803032179
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

  20. Pass15,665 miles (+1,667)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2012
    Odometer
    15,665 miles
    Test number
    975126111122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass13,998 miles (+1,112)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2011
    Odometer
    13,998 miles
    Test number
    700635520129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass12,886 miles (+286)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    12,886 miles
    Test number
    104349389120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass12,600 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    12,600 miles
    Test number
    272514547359

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S26 TVR

Does S26 TVR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S26 TVR is valid until 31 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on S26 TVR?
The MOT on S26 TVR 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 S26 TVR done?
S26 TVR was recorded at 34,172 miles at its MOT on 1 Jun 2026, an average of 1,168 miles a year.
Has S26 TVR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S26 TVR has failed 4 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 17 May 2022.
Has the mileage on S26 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 S26 TVR find?
S26 TVR passed its latest MOT on 1 Jun 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing.

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