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TVR Chimaera

Maroon · Petrol · 1998 · 4,997 cc

S3 MPGMOT history

S3 MPG is a maroon petrol TVR Chimaera first used on 12 Dec 1998. Its MOT is valid until 23 Jul 2027 and it has passed 21 of 28 MOT tests, with 51,287 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 23 Jul 2027
Mileage
51,287 mi
At MOT on 24 Jul 2026
MOT tests
28
21 passed · 7 failed
Per year
1,093 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S3 MPG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
TVR
Model
Chimaera
Colour
Maroon
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,997 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
12 Dec 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S3 MPG was last recorded at 51,287 miles on 24 Jul 2026, 230 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
51,057 miles · 9 May 2025
Between the last two tests
230 miles
Average per year
1,093 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 51,287 miles
  • 2025 – 51,057 miles
  • 2024 – 50,800 miles
  • 2023 – 50,800 miles
  • 2022 – 50,800 miles
  • 2021 – 50,450 miles
  • 2020 – 50,045 miles
  • 2019 – 49,507 miles
  • 2018 – 48,599 miles
  • 2017 – 47,614 miles
  • 2015 – 47,491 miles
  • 2014 – 47,220 miles
  • 2013 – 46,987 miles
  • 2012 – 45,890 miles
  • 2011 – 44,797 miles
  • 2010 – 43,532 miles
  • 2009 – 41,307 miles
  • 2008 – 37,478 miles
  • 2007 – 33,182 miles
  • 2006 – 29,083 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass51,287 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.

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Headlamp aim too high

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

28 tests since 28 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass51,287 miles (+230)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    51,287 miles
    Test number
    784179121293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass51,057 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2026
    Odometer
    51,057 miles
    Test number
    980903647312

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail51,057 miles (+257)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,057 miles
    Test number
    132679273387
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass50,800 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    50,800 miles
    Test number
    389542207600

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail50,800 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,800 miles
    Test number
    416414213899
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass50,800 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    50,800 miles
    Test number
    391878495781
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass50,800 miles (+350)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    50,800 miles
    Test number
    733263362328
    • MinorOffside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass50,450 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    50,450 miles
    Test number
    272703845417
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryWipers split

  9. Fail50,450 miles (+405)4 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,450 miles
    Test number
    444444615976
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryWipers split

  10. Pass50,045 miles (+538)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    50,045 miles
    Test number
    771339838450

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass49,507 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    49,507 miles
    Test number
    349471660925
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Fail49,507 miles (+908)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,507 miles
    Test number
    701400173281
    • DangerousNearside Front Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts wiring loom fouling exhaust header (4.11 (a) (iii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  13. Pass48,599 miles (+985)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    48,599 miles
    Test number
    557906458933

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass47,614 miles (+123)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    47,614 miles
    Test number
    913398535846

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass47,491 miles (+17)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    47,491 miles
    Test number
    453195330397

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail47,474 miles (+254)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,474 miles
    Test number
    281041826318
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

  17. Pass47,220 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    47,220 miles
    Test number
    839329044394

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail47,220 miles (+233)8 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,220 miles
    Test number
    217025944334
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.3.A.1)
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

  19. Pass46,987 miles (+403)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    46,987 miles
    Test number
    358020953386

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass46,584 miles (+694)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    46,584 miles
    Test number
    186228853423

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass45,890 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2013
    Odometer
    45,890 miles
    Test number
    319108432162
    • NoteReverse lights inop.

  22. Fail45,890 miles (+1,093)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,890 miles
    Test number
    336945732116
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteReverse lights inop.

  23. Pass44,797 miles (+1,265)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2012
    Odometer
    44,797 miles
    Test number
    269621631439

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass43,532 miles (+2,225)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2011
    Odometer
    43,532 miles
    Test number
    490740940111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass41,307 miles (+3,829)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2010
    Odometer
    41,307 miles
    Test number
    674038829157
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.4)

  26. Pass37,478 miles (+4,296)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    37,478 miles
    Test number
    463363268001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass33,182 miles (+4,099)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    33,182 miles
    Test number
    244278587096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass29,083 miles5 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    29,083 miles
    Test number
    831747786029
    • NoteG-box has an oil leak
    • NoteNearside rear outer driveshaft gaiter is split
    • NoteOffside rear outer cv boot split
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteRear brake pads look very worn

Questions about S3 MPG

Does S3 MPG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S3 MPG is valid until 23 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on S3 MPG?
The MOT on S3 MPG is valid until 23 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S3 MPG done?
S3 MPG was recorded at 51,287 miles at its MOT on 24 Jul 2026, an average of 1,093 miles a year.
Has S3 MPG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S3 MPG has failed 7 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 8 May 2025.
Has the mileage on S3 MPG 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 S3 MPG find?
S3 MPG passed its latest MOT on 24 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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