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TVR Chimaera

Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 4,546 cc

S748 SCAMOT history

S748 SCA is a blue petrol TVR Chimaera first used on 1 Aug 1998. Its MOT is valid until 28 Jun 2027 and it has passed 14 of 18 MOT tests, with 60,143 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 28 Jun 2027
Mileage
60,143 mi
At MOT on 29 Jun 2026
MOT tests
18
14 passed · 4 failed
Per year
1,282 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S748 SCA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
TVR
Model
Chimaera
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,546 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
1 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S748 SCA was last recorded at 60,143 miles on 29 Jun 2026, 145 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
59,998 miles · 16 May 2025
Between the last two tests
145 miles
Average per year
1,282 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 60,143 miles
  • 2025 – 59,998 miles
  • 2022 – 59,979 miles
  • 2021 – 58,189 miles
  • 2020 – 57,673 miles
  • 2015 – 57,468 miles
  • 2014 – 56,973 miles
  • 2013 – 56,035 miles
  • 2011 – 54,888 miles
  • 2010 – 53,758 miles
  • 2009 – 48,077 miles
  • 2008 – 40,988 miles
  • 2007 – 35,981 miles
  • 2006 – 34,287 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass60,143 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020

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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2011

Full MOT history

18 tests since 28 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass60,143 miles (+145)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    60,143 miles
    Test number
    200683698635
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass59,998 miles (+19)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2026
    Odometer
    59,998 miles
    Test number
    770740823822

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass59,979 miles (+1,790)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    59,979 miles
    Test number
    187652455643
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust hanger

  4. Pass58,189 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    58,189 miles
    Test number
    322986676924

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail58,186 miles (+513)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,186 miles
    Test number
    455615193708
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass57,673 miles (+205)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    57,673 miles
    Test number
    149237422011
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass57,468 miles (+495)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2016
    Odometer
    57,468 miles
    Test number
    826712945170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass56,973 miles (+938)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    56,973 miles
    Test number
    748779614104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass56,035 miles (+1,147)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    56,035 miles
    Test number
    908130623176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass54,888 miles (+1,130)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    54,888 miles
    Test number
    268925971465
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine oil leak (slight)
    • NoteRear discs rusty

  11. Pass53,758 miles (+40)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2011
    Odometer
    53,758 miles
    Test number
    674934340161
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  12. Fail53,718 miles (+5,641)2 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,718 miles
    Test number
    844545520186
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • NoteFront tyres worn low inner.
    • NoteOuter chassis rails corroded.

  13. Pass48,077 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2010
    Odometer
    48,077 miles
    Test number
    224184509197
    • AdvisorySteering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteFront doors inner release acceptable

  14. Fail48,077 miles (+7,089)4 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,077 miles
    Test number
    361084809168
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisorySteering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteFront doors inner release acceptable

  15. Pass40,988 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2009
    Odometer
    40,988 miles
    Test number
    662218508123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail40,988 miles (+5,007)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,988 miles
    Test number
    402658308101
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass35,981 miles (+1,694)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2008
    Odometer
    35,981 miles
    Test number
    964559927110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass34,287 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    34,287 miles
    Test number
    924798416198
    • AdvisoryFront 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about S748 SCA

Does S748 SCA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S748 SCA is valid until 28 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on S748 SCA?
The MOT on S748 SCA is valid until 28 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S748 SCA done?
S748 SCA was recorded at 60,143 miles at its MOT on 29 Jun 2026, an average of 1,282 miles a year.
Has S748 SCA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S748 SCA has failed 4 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Jul 2021.
Has the mileage on S748 SCA 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 S748 SCA find?
S748 SCA passed its latest MOT on 29 Jun 2026 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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