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TVR Chimaera

Red · Petrol · 1998 · 4,546 cc

S7 RTGMOT history

S7 RTG is a red petrol TVR Chimaera first used on 29 Aug 1998. Its MOT is valid until 15 Nov 2027 and it has passed 21 of 27 MOT tests, with 77,668 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 15 Nov 2027
Mileage
77,668 mi
At MOT on 26 Oct 2026
MOT tests
27
21 passed · 6 failed
Per year
1,904 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S7 RTG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
TVR
Model
Chimaera
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,546 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
29 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Nov 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S7 RTG was last recorded at 77,668 miles on 26 Oct 2026, 889 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
76,779 miles · 21 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
889 miles
Average per year
1,904 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 77,668 miles
  • 2025 – 76,779 miles
  • 2024 – 76,231 miles
  • 2023 – 75,825 miles
  • 2022 – 74,831 miles
  • 2021 – 73,731 miles
  • 2020 – 72,357 miles
  • 2019 – 70,381 miles
  • 2018 – 69,796 miles
  • 2017 – 68,768 miles
  • 2016 – 67,334 miles
  • 2015 – 66,255 miles
  • 2014 – 65,109 miles
  • 2013 – 63,646 miles
  • 2012 – 61,115 miles
  • 2011 – 59,220 miles
  • 2010 – 55,512 miles
  • 2009 – 51,702 miles
  • 2008 – 47,740 miles
  • 2007 – 40,600 miles
  • 2006 – 38,438 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass77,668 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

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 Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2012

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass77,668 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2027
    Odometer
    77,668 miles
    Test number
    267744237053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail77,658 miles (+879)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,658 miles
    Test number
    285315646462
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass76,779 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    76,779 miles
    Test number
    385530713090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail76,775 miles (+544)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,775 miles
    Test number
    544216687991
    • MajorWindscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

  5. Pass76,231 miles (+406)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    76,231 miles
    Test number
    626893920197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass75,825 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    75,825 miles
    Test number
    412127721728

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail75,822 miles (+991)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,822 miles
    Test number
    379849238553
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  8. Pass74,831 miles (+1,100)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    74,831 miles
    Test number
    545197830552
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  9. Pass73,731 miles (+1,374)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    73,731 miles
    Test number
    461790028810

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass72,357 miles (+1,976)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    72,357 miles
    Test number
    414441051200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass70,381 miles (+585)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    70,381 miles
    Test number
    361995798388

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass69,796 miles (+1,028)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    69,796 miles
    Test number
    728165985591
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  13. Pass68,768 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    68,768 miles
    Test number
    905562416936

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail68,767 miles (+1,433)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,767 miles
    Test number
    870509918753
    • FailureFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureBrake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened front/rear inner edges (3.5.1i)

  15. Pass67,334 miles (+1,079)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    67,334 miles
    Test number
    483838387567
    • AdvisoryChassis corrosion

  16. Pass66,255 miles (+1,146)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    66,255 miles
    Test number
    592470246575
    • AdvisoryLower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  17. Pass65,109 miles (+1,463)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    65,109 miles
    Test number
    826135164215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass63,646 miles (+48)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    63,646 miles
    Test number
    286145673237
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  19. Fail63,598 miles (+2,483)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,598 miles
    Test number
    415642363237
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  20. Pass61,115 miles (+1,895)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    61,115 miles
    Test number
    435359142286
    • 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.B.2)
    • NoteN/s & o/s rear inside pads looks low

  21. Pass59,220 miles (+3,708)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    59,220 miles
    Test number
    159170511215
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  22. Pass55,512 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    55,512 miles
    Test number
    790369300254
    • NoteUnderside of vehicle front to rear and all mechanicle parts painted with black underseal

  23. Fail55,512 miles (+3,810)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,512 miles
    Test number
    744288800243
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • NoteUnderside of vehicle front to rear and all mechanicle parts painted with black underseal

  24. Pass51,702 miles (+3,962)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    51,702 miles
    Test number
    270724389419

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass47,740 miles (+7,140)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    47,740 miles
    Test number
    781894378001
    • 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Pass40,600 miles (+2,162)1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    40,600 miles
    Test number
    542231477067
    • NoteO/S HEADLIGHT SEAL ADRIFT

  27. Pass38,438 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    38,438 miles
    Test number
    664847376023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S7 RTG

Does S7 RTG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S7 RTG is valid until 15 Nov 2027.
When is the MOT due on S7 RTG?
The MOT on S7 RTG is valid until 15 Nov 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S7 RTG done?
S7 RTG was recorded at 77,668 miles at its MOT on 26 Oct 2026, an average of 1,904 miles a year.
Has S7 RTG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S7 RTG has failed 6 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on S7 RTG 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 S7 RTG find?
S7 RTG passed its latest MOT on 26 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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