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TVR Chimaera

Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 3,952 cc

S778 SCAMOT history

S778 SCA is a blue petrol TVR Chimaera first used on 23 Sept 1998. Its MOT is valid until 7 Dec 2026 and it has passed 18 of 32 MOT tests, with 54,808 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 7 Dec 2026
Mileage
54,808 mi
At MOT on 8 Dec 2025
MOT tests
32
18 passed · 14 failed
Per year
1,083 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S778 SCA
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
23 Sept 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
8 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S778 SCA was last recorded at 54,808 miles on 8 Dec 2025, 1,347 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
53,461 miles · 8 May 2025
Between the last two tests
1,347 miles
Average per year
1,083 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 54,808 miles
  • 2024 – 52,186 miles
  • 2023 – 51,457 miles
  • 2021 – 50,830 miles
  • 2020 – 49,974 miles
  • 2019 – 49,894 miles
  • 2018 – 49,882 miles
  • 2016 – 49,366 miles
  • 2015 – 46,786 miles
  • 2014 – 44,846 miles
  • 2013 – 42,877 miles
  • 2012 – 40,808 miles
  • 2011 – 39,328 miles
  • 2010 – 38,450 miles
  • 2009 – 36,180 miles
  • 2007 – 35,733 miles
  • 2006 – 33,953 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass54,808 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.

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

    Failure4 MOTs, 2009–2015

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

32 tests since 4 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass54,808 miles (+1,347)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    54,808 miles
    Test number
    531990194285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass53,461 miles (+1,275)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2026
    Odometer
    53,461 miles
    Test number
    634247627133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass52,186 miles (+729)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    52,186 miles
    Test number
    144477357006
    • MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass51,457 miles (+627)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    51,457 miles
    Test number
    695087999723
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  5. Pass50,830 miles (+37)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    50,830 miles
    Test number
    624227257588

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail50,793 miles (+819)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,793 miles
    Test number
    154718588780
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass49,974 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    49,974 miles
    Test number
    638190629305

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail49,974 miles (+80)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,974 miles
    Test number
    622268699468
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

  9. Pass49,894 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    49,894 miles
    Test number
    287230707341
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre has damage to outer kerbing band
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wiper blade not sitting on windscreen
    • AdvisoryOffside Front roof material not attached/peeling off
    • AdvisoryOffside Front upper door weather strip falling off
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive from engine (sump area) (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Fail49,894 miles (+12)1 dangerous1 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,894 miles
    Test number
    342770919907
    • DangerousNearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting fractured link bar also mis-aligned (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorPower steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre has damage to outer kerbing band
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wiper blade not sitting on windscreen
    • AdvisoryOffside Front roof material not attached/peeling off
    • AdvisoryOffside Front upper door weather strip falling off
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive from engine (sump area) (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Fail49,882 miles (+516)1 dangerous7 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,882 miles
    Test number
    241268132520
    • DangerousNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorPower steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass49,366 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    49,366 miles
    Test number
    386120589721

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail49,366 miles (+605)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,366 miles
    Test number
    797757924797
    • FailureRear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  14. Pass48,761 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2017
    Odometer
    48,761 miles
    Test number
    680058971697

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail48,759 miles (+1,973)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,759 miles
    Test number
    311552046850
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  16. Pass46,786 miles (+7)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    46,786 miles
    Test number
    155358815102
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  17. Fail46,779 miles (+1,933)6 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,779 miles
    Test number
    969794015189
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureParking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteSlight crack in ns wing mirror

  18. Pass44,846 miles (+4)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    44,846 miles
    Test number
    705931524154
    • 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)
    • NoteNS Wing mirror slightly damaged

  19. Fail44,842 miles (+1,965)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,842 miles
    Test number
    248760324183
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • NoteNS Wing mirror slightly damaged

  20. Pass42,877 miles (+108)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    42,877 miles
    Test number
    136276513169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail42,769 miles (+1,961)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,769 miles
    Test number
    137710983018
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

  22. Pass40,808 miles (+41)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    40,808 miles
    Test number
    556327582098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail40,767 miles (+1,439)10 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,767 miles
    Test number
    418831632053
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  24. Pass39,328 miles (+878)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    39,328 miles
    Test number
    999295921063
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre

  25. Pass38,450 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    38,450 miles
    Test number
    131808920000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail38,448 miles (+2,268)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,448 miles
    Test number
    873304010082
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

  27. Pass36,180 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    36,180 miles
    Test number
    113437109401
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

  28. Fail36,180 miles (+447)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,180 miles
    Test number
    940265609029
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

  29. Pass35,733 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    35,733 miles
    Test number
    931205177272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail35,733 miles (+1,780)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,733 miles
    Test number
    971374377233
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailurePosition lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

  31. Pass33,953 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    33,953 miles
    Test number
    373437146208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Fail33,951 miles1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,951 miles
    Test number
    850257646285
    • FailureNearside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Questions about S778 SCA

Does S778 SCA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S778 SCA is valid until 7 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on S778 SCA?
The MOT on S778 SCA is valid until 7 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S778 SCA done?
S778 SCA was recorded at 54,808 miles at its MOT on 8 Dec 2025, an average of 1,083 miles a year.
Has S778 SCA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S778 SCA has failed 14 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Dec 2021.
Has the mileage on S778 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 S778 SCA find?
S778 SCA passed its latest MOT on 8 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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