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TVR Chimaera

Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 3,952 cc

S725 KPOMOT history

S725 KPO is a blue petrol TVR Chimaera first used on 1 Aug 1998. Its MOT is valid until 2 Jul 2027 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 73,972 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 2 Jul 2027
Mileage
73,972 mi
At MOT on 3 Jul 2026
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
975 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S725 KPO
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
1 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S725 KPO was last recorded at 73,972 miles on 3 Jul 2026, 5 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Jun 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
73,967 miles · 22 Jun 2026
Between the last two tests
5 miles
Average per year
975 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 73,972 miles
  • 2025 – 73,958 miles
  • 2023 – 73,301 miles
  • 2022 – 73,145 miles
  • 2021 – 72,953 miles
  • 2020 – 72,402 miles
  • 2019 – 71,734 miles
  • 2018 – 71,031 miles
  • 2017 – 70,873 miles
  • 2016 – 70,369 miles
  • 2015 – 69,804 miles
  • 2014 – 69,217 miles
  • 2012 – 68,326 miles
  • 2010 – 68,271 miles
  • 2009 – 62,619 miles
  • 2008 – 59,979 miles
  • 2007 – 57,942 miles
  • 2006 – 54,210 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass73,972 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2023

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

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2026

  • Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened STRONG ADVISE

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened STRONG ADVISE

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

25 tests since 24 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass73,972 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    73,972 miles
    Test number
    349415881294
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail73,967 miles (+9)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,967 miles
    Test number
    103641933017
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass73,958 miles (+657)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    73,958 miles
    Test number
    651306762600
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass73,301 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    73,301 miles
    Test number
    922159972837
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened STRONG ADVISE (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened STRONG ADVISE (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail73,301 miles (+156)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,301 miles
    Test number
    966969482322
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened STRONG ADVISE (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened STRONG ADVISE (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass73,145 miles (+192)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    73,145 miles
    Test number
    730954374343
    • AdvisoryFront Sound deadening material not fully secure Bonnet (8.1.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass72,953 miles (+551)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    72,953 miles
    Test number
    782471834370
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sound deadening material not fully secure under bonnet (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear hand brake readings low advise investigation

  8. Pass72,402 miles (+668)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    72,402 miles
    Test number
    779941871379
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  9. Pass71,734 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    71,734 miles
    Test number
    415095913768

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail71,729 miles (+698)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,729 miles
    Test number
    582656554701
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

  11. Pass71,031 miles (+158)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    71,031 miles
    Test number
    702755863234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass70,873 miles (+504)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    70,873 miles
    Test number
    158693742012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass70,369 miles (+565)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    70,369 miles
    Test number
    384561145865
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  14. Pass69,804 miles (+313)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    69,804 miles
    Test number
    465705505225
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  15. Pass69,491 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    69,491 miles
    Test number
    518992615008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail69,491 miles (+274)1 dangerous4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,491 miles
    Test number
    835626305097
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

  17. Pass69,217 miles (+891)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    69,217 miles
    Test number
    228097764456
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
    • NoteOil leak

  18. Pass68,326 miles (+55)1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    68,326 miles
    Test number
    178589592202
    • NoteOff sied front tyer foules body work when jacked up but is ok when doing lock to lock. when wheels are on swivel plates

  19. Fail68,271 miles (+5,652)3 dangerous7 failures3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,271 miles
    Test number
    261118170261
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • DangerousOffside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • DangerousOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureHeadlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteAll brake discs worn and corroded
    • NoteAll chassis and suspension arms corroded

  20. Pass62,619 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    62,619 miles
    Test number
    753734779105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail62,619 miles (+2,640)4 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,619 miles
    Test number
    344978569166
    • FailureNearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • NoteSurface corrosion on all chassis and suspension arms

  22. Pass59,979 miles (+2,037)8 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2009
    Odometer
    59,979 miles
    Test number
    260597128112
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteChassis has surface corrosion on front outriggers and sill sections

  23. Pass57,942 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2008
    Odometer
    57,942 miles
    Test number
    281371037464

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail57,942 miles (+3,732)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,942 miles
    Test number
    842343397001
    • FailureNearside Front Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

  25. Pass54,210 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    54,210 miles
    Test number
    393293486074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S725 KPO

Does S725 KPO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S725 KPO is valid until 2 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on S725 KPO?
The MOT on S725 KPO is valid until 2 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S725 KPO done?
S725 KPO was recorded at 73,972 miles at its MOT on 3 Jul 2026, an average of 975 miles a year.
Has S725 KPO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S725 KPO has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on S725 KPO 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 S725 KPO find?
S725 KPO passed its latest MOT on 3 Jul 2026 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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