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TVR Chimaera

Red · Petrol · 1998 · 4,546 cc

S820 RPWMOT history

S820 RPW is a red petrol TVR Chimaera first used on 27 Nov 1998. Its MOT is valid until 25 Aug 2027 and it has passed 21 of 26 MOT tests, with 69,017 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 25 Aug 2027
Mileage
69,017 mi
At MOT on 26 Aug 2026
MOT tests
26
21 passed · 5 failed
Per year
1,576 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S820 RPW
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
27 Nov 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S820 RPW was last recorded at 69,017 miles on 26 Aug 2026, 3,721 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
65,296 miles · 26 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
3,721 miles
Average per year
1,576 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 69,017 miles
  • 2025 – 65,296 miles
  • 2024 – 60,911 miles
  • 2023 – 59,795 miles
  • 2022 – 59,515 miles
  • 2021 – 58,847 miles
  • 2020 – 58,386 miles
  • 2019 – 57,871 miles
  • 2018 – 57,182 miles
  • 2017 – 56,395 miles
  • 2016 – 54,685 miles
  • 2015 – 53,610 miles
  • 2014 – 50,963 miles
  • 2013 – 50,507 miles
  • 2012 – 50,396 miles
  • 2011 – 48,870 miles
  • 2010 – 47,663 miles
  • 2009 – 46,958 miles
  • 2008 – 45,255 miles
  • 2007 – 40,265 miles
  • 2006 – 37,661 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass69,017 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 Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2013

  • Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2009

Full MOT history

26 tests since 5 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass69,017 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    69,017 miles
    Test number
    802260754785

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail69,017 miles (+3,721)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,017 miles
    Test number
    373365541593
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  3. Pass65,296 miles (+4,385)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    65,296 miles
    Test number
    801745196832

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass60,911 miles (+10)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    60,911 miles
    Test number
    221877255582
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Fail60,901 miles (+1,106)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,901 miles
    Test number
    222441004218
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake lever inoperative (1.1.6 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  6. Pass59,795 miles (+280)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    59,795 miles
    Test number
    298645116833

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass59,515 miles (+668)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    59,515 miles
    Test number
    778769255620

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass58,847 miles (+461)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    58,847 miles
    Test number
    218866867000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass58,386 miles (+515)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    58,386 miles
    Test number
    976358629526
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear handbrake low readings. electric cooling fan not working.

  10. Pass57,871 miles (+689)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    57,871 miles
    Test number
    217321769361

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass57,182 miles (+787)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    57,182 miles
    Test number
    132034733446

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass56,395 miles (+1,710)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    56,395 miles
    Test number
    888108226825

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass54,685 miles (+1,075)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    54,685 miles
    Test number
    913741609527
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  14. Pass53,610 miles (+2,647)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    53,610 miles
    Test number
    246690575196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass50,963 miles (+456)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    50,963 miles
    Test number
    727610294196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass50,507 miles9 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    50,507 miles
    Test number
    289868563474
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteSlight play in wiper arm pivots

  17. Fail50,507 miles (+111)1 failure9 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,507 miles
    Test number
    218858963105
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteSlight play in wiper arm pivots

  18. Pass50,396 miles (+1,526)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    50,396 miles
    Test number
    787309272298
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • NoteOil leak

  19. Pass48,870 miles (+1,207)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    48,870 miles
    Test number
    155120681230

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass47,663 miles (+705)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    47,663 miles
    Test number
    354191480476
    • 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 (6.1.A.1)

  21. Pass46,958 miles (+21)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    46,958 miles
    Test number
    703778579241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail46,937 miles (+1,682)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,937 miles
    Test number
    252884479265
    • FailureNearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  23. Pass45,255 miles (+4,990)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    45,255 miles
    Test number
    742596578283
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteFront nearside brake disc may be slightly distorted

  24. Pass40,265 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    40,265 miles
    Test number
    384442687428

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail40,259 miles (+2,598)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,259 miles
    Test number
    293108377202
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

  26. Pass37,661 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    37,661 miles
    Test number
    343108876431

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S820 RPW

Does S820 RPW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S820 RPW is valid until 25 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on S820 RPW?
The MOT on S820 RPW is valid until 25 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S820 RPW done?
S820 RPW was recorded at 69,017 miles at its MOT on 26 Aug 2026, an average of 1,576 miles a year.
Has S820 RPW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S820 RPW has failed 5 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on S820 RPW 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 S820 RPW find?
S820 RPW passed its latest MOT on 26 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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