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TVR Chimaera

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 3,952 cc

S73 APAMOT history

S73 APA is a blue petrol TVR Chimaera first used on 1 Jan 1999. Its MOT is valid until 4 May 2027 and it has passed 11 of 16 MOT tests, with 54,191 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 4 May 2027
Mileage
54,191 mi
At MOT on 5 May 2026
MOT tests
16
11 passed · 5 failed
Per year
495 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S73 APA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
TVR
Model
Chimaera
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,952 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Jan 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 May 2027
Latest MOT test
5 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S73 APA was last recorded at 54,191 miles on 5 May 2026, 557 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Sept 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 29 Apr 2014: 48,131 miles, lower than 49,131 miles on 22 Apr 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
53,634 miles · 10 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
557 miles
Average per year
495 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 54,191 miles
  • 2024 – 53,634 miles
  • 2023 – 52,926 miles
  • 2022 – 51,282 miles
  • 2016 – 50,085 miles
  • 2015 – 49,701 miles
  • 2014 – 48,131 miles
  • 2013 – 48,257 miles
  • 2012 – 48,130 miles
  • 2006 – 44,490 miles
  • 2005 – 44,051 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass54,191 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 Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

  • Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

  • Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

  • Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

  • Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2005

Full MOT history

16 tests since 14 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass54,191 miles (+557)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2027
    Odometer
    54,191 miles
    Test number
    421883076601

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass53,634 miles (+708)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    53,634 miles
    Test number
    104539129712

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass52,926 miles (+1,644)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    52,926 miles
    Test number
    113476104676

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass51,282 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    51,282 miles
    Test number
    344394592049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail51,281 miles (+1,196)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,281 miles
    Test number
    784905022308
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorPower steering component leaking PIPE UNION TO STEERING RACK (2.1.5 (a))
    • MajorSteering column universal joint insecure ALL UNIVERSAL JOINTS LOOSE [DANGEROUS] (2.1.3 (a) (i))

  6. Pass50,085 miles (+384)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    50,085 miles
    Test number
    639243671191
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  7. Pass49,701 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    49,701 miles
    Test number
    556312815187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail49,701 miles (+1,570)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,701 miles
    Test number
    216571215109
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureRear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

  9. Pass48,131 miles (-1,000)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    48,131 miles
    Test number
    267109414408
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteCannot fully inspect inner rear brake pads
    • NoteHand brake warning lamp intermitant

  10. Fail49,131 miles (+874)4 failures1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,131 miles
    Test number
    308212614133
    • FailureNearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureOffside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteCannot fully inspect inner rear brake pads
    • NoteHand brake warning lamp intermitant

  11. Pass48,257 miles (+127)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    48,257 miles
    Test number
    619564913152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass48,130 miles4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    48,130 miles
    Test number
    977278912099
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteAll x4 tyres perrished..
    • NoteOil around n/s/r & o/s/r inner hub assemblys..

  13. Fail48,130 miles (+3,640)6 failures5 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,130 miles
    Test number
    775097412099
    • FailureNearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteAll x4 tyres perrished..
    • NoteOil around n/s/r & o/s/r inner hub assemblys..

  14. Pass44,490 miles (+439)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    44,490 miles
    Test number
    820499946382
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteSome corrosion to chassis

  15. Pass44,051 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    44,051 miles
    Test number
    880361925334
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Fail44,051 miles3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,051 miles
    Test number
    630678515348
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about S73 APA

Does S73 APA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S73 APA is valid until 4 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on S73 APA?
The MOT on S73 APA is valid until 4 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S73 APA done?
S73 APA was recorded at 54,191 miles at its MOT on 5 May 2026, an average of 495 miles a year.
Has S73 APA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S73 APA has failed 5 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Sept 2022.
Has the mileage on S73 APA ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 29 Apr 2014. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S73 APA find?
S73 APA passed its latest MOT on 5 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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