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TVR Chimaera

Green · Petrol · 1998 · 3,952 cc

S728 KPOMOT history

S728 KPO is a green petrol TVR Chimaera first used on 31 Dec 1998. Its MOT is valid until 23 Feb 2027 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 81,029 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 23 Feb 2027
Mileage
81,029 mi
At MOT on 24 Feb 2026
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,308 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S728 KPO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
TVR
Model
Chimaera
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,952 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
31 Dec 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S728 KPO was last recorded at 81,029 miles on 24 Feb 2026, 269 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Mar 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 28 Jan 2014: 62,629 miles, lower than 65,659 miles on 21 Jan 2014.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
80,760 miles · 27 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
269 miles
Average per year
3,308 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 81,029 miles
  • 2025 – 80,760 miles
  • 2024 – 79,942 miles
  • 2023 – 79,217 miles
  • 2022 – 76,454 miles
  • 2021 – 76,454 miles
  • 2020 – 76,125 miles
  • 2018 – 75,691 miles
  • 2016 – 74,881 miles
  • 2015 – 70,313 miles
  • 2014 – 62,629 miles
  • 2013 – 58,995 miles
  • 2012 – 47,126 miles
  • 2011 – 36,528 miles
  • 2010 – 34,689 miles
  • 2009 – 31,123 miles
  • 2008 – 26,893 miles
  • 2007 – 21,363 miles
  • 2006 – 15,560 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass81,029 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2014

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2012

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2012

  • Nearside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

24 tests since 11 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass81,029 miles (+269)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    81,029 miles
    Test number
    435104564295
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass80,760 miles (+818)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    80,760 miles
    Test number
    947127000307

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass79,942 miles (+725)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    79,942 miles
    Test number
    758325511971

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass79,217 miles (+2,763)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    79,217 miles
    Test number
    197267814489

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass76,454 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    76,454 miles
    Test number
    369714582546

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail76,454 miles (+329)10 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,454 miles
    Test number
    841435006797
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Manifold (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSpeedometer cannot be illuminated (7.8 (c) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drivers seat floor mounting badly cracked but seat secure
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryReverse light inop
    • AdvisoryWipers only work on speed 2

  7. Pass76,125 miles (+434)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    76,125 miles
    Test number
    961319238880

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass75,691 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    75,691 miles
    Test number
    841198998032
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryOil leak engine

  9. Fail75,691 miles (+810)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,691 miles
    Test number
    927797057649
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryOil leak engine

  10. Pass74,881 miles (+4,568)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    74,881 miles
    Test number
    546347390979
    • AdvisoryNearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold gaskets (7.1.2)

  11. Pass70,313 miles (+7,684)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    70,313 miles
    Test number
    616373655121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass62,629 miles (-3,030)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    62,629 miles
    Test number
    107318124472
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisorySteering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

  13. Fail65,659 miles (+6,664)3 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,659 miles
    Test number
    108541424454
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisorySteering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

  14. Pass58,995 miles (+11,869)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    58,995 miles
    Test number
    256412333098
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

  15. Fail47,126 miles5 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,126 miles
    Test number
    196023432024
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • Repaired at testParking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass47,126 miles (+10,598)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    47,126 miles
    Test number
    995983032048
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass36,528 miles (+1,839)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    36,528 miles
    Test number
    705534531036
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Fail34,689 miles2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,689 miles
    Test number
    540866100185
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass34,689 miles (+334)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    34,689 miles
    Test number
    644496700121
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Fail34,355 miles (+3,232)2 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,355 miles
    Test number
    491064970015
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

  21. Pass31,123 miles (+4,230)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    31,123 miles
    Test number
    232341219458

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass26,893 miles (+5,530)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    26,893 miles
    Test number
    134340208102
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisorySteering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • NoteO/s headlamp aim on lower limit

  23. Pass21,363 miles (+5,803)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2008
    Odometer
    21,363 miles
    Test number
    443168027151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass15,560 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2007
    Odometer
    15,560 miles
    Test number
    733251636150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S728 KPO

Does S728 KPO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S728 KPO is valid until 23 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on S728 KPO?
The MOT on S728 KPO is valid until 23 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S728 KPO done?
S728 KPO was recorded at 81,029 miles at its MOT on 24 Feb 2026, an average of 3,308 miles a year.
Has S728 KPO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S728 KPO has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Sept 2021.
Has the mileage on S728 KPO ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 28 Jan 2014. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S728 KPO find?
S728 KPO passed its latest MOT on 24 Feb 2026 with 2 advisories: front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both; rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both.

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