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TVR Chimaera

Green · Petrol · 1998 · 4,997 cc

S50 CHMMOT history

S50 CHM is a green petrol TVR Chimaera first used on 19 Nov 1998. Its MOT is valid until 22 Jun 2027 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 60,681 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 22 Jun 2027
Mileage
60,681 mi
At MOT on 17 Jun 2026
MOT tests
25
20 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,112 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S50 CHM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
TVR
Model
Chimaera
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,997 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
19 Nov 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S50 CHM was last recorded at 60,681 miles on 17 Jun 2026, 419 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
60,262 miles · 11 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
419 miles
Average per year
2,112 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 60,681 miles
  • 2025 – 60,262 miles
  • 2024 – 59,829 miles
  • 2023 – 59,528 miles
  • 2022 – 59,396 miles
  • 2021 – 59,064 miles
  • 2020 – 58,502 miles
  • 2019 – 57,861 miles
  • 2018 – 57,074 miles
  • 2017 – 55,829 miles
  • 2016 – 53,617 miles
  • 2014 – 52,379 miles
  • 2013 – 50,787 miles
  • 2012 – 46,001 miles
  • 2011 – 42,885 miles
  • 2010 – 37,372 miles
  • 2009 – 33,790 miles
  • 2008 – 29,425 miles
  • 2007 – 25,603 miles
  • 2006 – 18,888 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass60,681 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

25 tests since 4 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass60,681 miles (+419)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    60,681 miles
    Test number
    901209838884
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Pass60,262 miles (+433)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    60,262 miles
    Test number
    961275163376

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass59,829 miles (+301)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    59,829 miles
    Test number
    607722769446

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass59,528 miles (+132)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    59,528 miles
    Test number
    818291281950

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass59,396 miles (+332)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    59,396 miles
    Test number
    479159536414

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass59,064 miles (+562)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    59,064 miles
    Test number
    131012069511
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  7. Pass58,502 miles (+641)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    58,502 miles
    Test number
    606675013420

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass57,861 miles (+787)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    57,861 miles
    Test number
    895517615133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass57,074 miles (+1,245)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    57,074 miles
    Test number
    400579146374

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass55,829 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    55,829 miles
    Test number
    457181865762

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail55,820 miles (+2,203)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,820 miles
    Test number
    300126008772
    • 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)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
  12. Pass53,617 miles (+1,238)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    53,617 miles
    Test number
    624822321969

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass52,379 miles (+1,592)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    52,379 miles
    Test number
    219858864278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass50,787 miles (+4,786)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    50,787 miles
    Test number
    185515253289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass46,001 miles (+3,116)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    46,001 miles
    Test number
    278393242206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass42,885 miles (+5,513)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    42,885 miles
    Test number
    709619841234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass37,372 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    37,372 miles
    Test number
    102650350277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail37,372 miles (+3,582)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,372 miles
    Test number
    981240450285
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
    • Repaired at testRear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
  19. Pass33,790 miles (+4,365)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    33,790 miles
    Test number
    412001559223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass29,425 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    29,425 miles
    Test number
    384565738485
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
  21. Fail29,425 miles (+3,822)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,425 miles
    Test number
    791675638253
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
  22. Fail25,603 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,603 miles
    Test number
    303653267430
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
  23. Pass25,603 miles (+6,715)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    25,603 miles
    Test number
    890483767206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass18,888 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    18,888 miles
    Test number
    752247146208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail18,888 miles1 dangerous1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,888 miles
    Test number
    251437646224
    • DangerousSteering,both u/js securing bolts not a full nut,andso not secure,all four bolts.
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about S50 CHM

Does S50 CHM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S50 CHM is valid until 22 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on S50 CHM?
The MOT on S50 CHM is valid until 22 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S50 CHM done?
S50 CHM was recorded at 60,681 miles at its MOT on 17 Jun 2026, an average of 2,112 miles a year.
Has S50 CHM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S50 CHM has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Jun 2017.
Has the mileage on S50 CHM 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 S50 CHM find?
S50 CHM passed its latest MOT on 17 Jun 2026 with 3 advisories: offside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play; oil leak, but not excessive; oil leak, but not excessive rear diff.

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