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TVR Chimaera

Purple · Petrol · 1998 · 3,952 cc

S72 YABMOT history

S72 YAB is a purple petrol TVR Chimaera first used on 1 Aug 1998. Its MOT is valid until 30 Oct 2027 and it has passed 22 of 24 MOT tests, with 95,168 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 30 Oct 2027
Mileage
95,168 mi
At MOT on 23 Oct 2026
MOT tests
24
22 passed · 2 failed
Per year
1,439 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S72 YAB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
TVR
Model
Chimaera
Colour
Purple
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,952 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
1 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S72 YAB was last recorded at 95,168 miles on 23 Oct 2026, 619 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
94,549 miles · 28 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
619 miles
Average per year
1,439 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 95,168 miles
  • 2025 – 94,549 miles
  • 2024 – 93,308 miles
  • 2023 – 92,286 miles
  • 2022 – 90,880 miles
  • 2021 – 89,352 miles
  • 2020 – 87,813 miles
  • 2019 – 85,782 miles
  • 2018 – 84,911 miles
  • 2017 – 84,608 miles
  • 2016 – 83,064 miles
  • 2015 – 82,653 miles
  • 2014 – 81,156 miles
  • 2013 – 79,439 miles
  • 2012 – 76,853 miles
  • 2011 – 75,834 miles
  • 2010 – 74,017 miles
  • 2009 – 72,378 miles
  • 2008 – 69,655 miles
  • 2007 – 67,878 miles
  • 2006 – 65,768 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass95,168 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.

  • Nearside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

24 tests since 17 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass95,168 miles (+619)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    95,168 miles
    Test number
    297147298641

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass94,549 miles (+1,241)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    94,549 miles
    Test number
    369011129846

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass93,308 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    93,308 miles
    Test number
    995461579425
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Fail93,308 miles (+1,022)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,308 miles
    Test number
    940956467721
    • DangerousNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass92,286 miles (+1,406)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    92,286 miles
    Test number
    241209314688

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass90,880 miles (+1,528)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    90,880 miles
    Test number
    901191762992

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass89,352 miles (+1,539)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    89,352 miles
    Test number
    950859706201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass87,813 miles (+2,031)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    87,813 miles
    Test number
    398664506063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass85,782 miles (+331)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    85,782 miles
    Test number
    149144773202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass85,451 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    85,451 miles
    Test number
    940689631640
    • AdvisoryAll tyres are perished
    • AdvisoryRear diff has minor oil leak

  11. Fail85,451 miles (+540)4 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,451 miles
    Test number
    846700657483
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryAll tyres are perished
    • AdvisoryRear diff has minor oil leak

  12. Pass84,911 miles (+303)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    84,911 miles
    Test number
    547356221522

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass84,608 miles (+1,544)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    84,608 miles
    Test number
    629047355289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass83,064 miles (+411)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    83,064 miles
    Test number
    939811806036
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion on outriggers (6.1.A.1)

  15. Pass82,653 miles (+1,497)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    82,653 miles
    Test number
    459179945122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass81,156 miles (+1,717)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    81,156 miles
    Test number
    219360554423

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass79,439 miles (+2,586)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    79,439 miles
    Test number
    767158453165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass76,853 miles (+1,019)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    76,853 miles
    Test number
    469336442126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass75,834 miles (+1,817)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    75,834 miles
    Test number
    118014251157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass74,017 miles (+1,639)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    74,017 miles
    Test number
    264720440195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass72,378 miles (+2,723)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    72,378 miles
    Test number
    504469449126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass69,655 miles (+1,777)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    69,655 miles
    Test number
    704819168114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass67,878 miles (+2,110)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    67,878 miles
    Test number
    854942257105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass65,768 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    65,768 miles
    Test number
    863917936163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S72 YAB

Does S72 YAB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S72 YAB is valid until 30 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on S72 YAB?
The MOT on S72 YAB is valid until 30 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S72 YAB done?
S72 YAB was recorded at 95,168 miles at its MOT on 23 Oct 2026, an average of 1,439 miles a year.
Has S72 YAB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S72 YAB has failed 2 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on S72 YAB 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 S72 YAB find?
S72 YAB passed its latest MOT on 23 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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