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TVR Chimaera

Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 4,546 cc

S86 APAMOT history

S86 APA is a blue petrol TVR Chimaera first used on 1 Oct 1998. Its MOT is valid until 16 Apr 2027 and it has passed 21 of 23 MOT tests, with 61,574 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 16 Apr 2027
Mileage
61,574 mi
At MOT on 31 Mar 2026
MOT tests
23
21 passed · 2 failed
Per year
1,845 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S86 APA
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 Oct 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
31 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S86 APA was last recorded at 61,574 miles on 31 Mar 2026, 1,839 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
59,735 miles · 17 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
1,839 miles
Average per year
1,845 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 61,574 miles
  • 2025 – 59,735 miles
  • 2024 – 58,535 miles
  • 2023 – 57,048 miles
  • 2022 – 54,128 miles
  • 2020 – 51,954 miles
  • 2019 – 51,396 miles
  • 2018 – 49,777 miles
  • 2017 – 47,745 miles
  • 2016 – 42,819 miles
  • 2015 – 41,884 miles
  • 2014 – 41,108 miles
  • 2013 – 40,592 miles
  • 2012 – 40,044 miles
  • 2011 – 38,729 miles
  • 2010 – 37,660 miles
  • 2009 – 36,409 miles
  • 2008 – 33,249 miles
  • 2007 – 30,000 miles
  • 2006 – 24,732 miles
  • 2005 – 23,392 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass61,574 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

23 tests since 19 Jul 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass61,574 miles (+1,839)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    61,574 miles
    Test number
    341984373143
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass59,735 miles (+1,200)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    59,735 miles
    Test number
    309023691760
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass58,535 miles (+1,487)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    58,535 miles
    Test number
    873392739124
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass57,048 miles (+2,920)
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    57,048 miles
    Test number
    715320599326

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass54,128 miles (+2,174)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    54,128 miles
    Test number
    519017255319

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass51,954 miles (+558)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    51,954 miles
    Test number
    734785881089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass51,396 miles (+1,619)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    51,396 miles
    Test number
    955066219447
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  8. Pass49,777 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    49,777 miles
    Test number
    239256689161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail49,777 miles (+2,032)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,777 miles
    Test number
    766411621888
    • DangerousOffside Front Driver's seat moving inadvertently (6.2.5 (b) (ii))

  10. Pass47,745 miles (+4,926)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    47,745 miles
    Test number
    346184819394

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass42,819 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    42,819 miles
    Test number
    602455959414

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail42,819 miles (+935)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,819 miles
    Test number
    360716067909
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  13. Pass41,884 miles (+776)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2016
    Odometer
    41,884 miles
    Test number
    785310545101
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.4)
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

  14. Pass41,108 miles (+516)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2015
    Odometer
    41,108 miles
    Test number
    206302524134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass40,592 miles (+548)1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    40,592 miles
    Test number
    769808003113
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  16. Pass40,044 miles (+1,315)1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    40,044 miles
    Test number
    996553502129
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  17. Pass38,729 miles (+1,069)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    38,729 miles
    Test number
    257668501194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass37,660 miles (+1,251)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    37,660 miles
    Test number
    320397810124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass36,409 miles (+3,160)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    36,409 miles
    Test number
    770824219170
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  20. Pass33,249 miles (+3,249)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    33,249 miles
    Test number
    812599278005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass30,000 miles (+5,268)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    30,000 miles
    Test number
    253789327079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass24,732 miles (+1,340)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    24,732 miles
    Test number
    333513936057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass23,392 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2006
    Odometer
    23,392 miles
    Test number
    504050305327

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S86 APA

Does S86 APA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S86 APA is valid until 16 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on S86 APA?
The MOT on S86 APA is valid until 16 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S86 APA done?
S86 APA was recorded at 61,574 miles at its MOT on 31 Mar 2026, an average of 1,845 miles a year.
Has S86 APA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S86 APA has failed 2 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Oct 2018.
Has the mileage on S86 APA 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 S86 APA find?
S86 APA passed its latest MOT on 31 Mar 2026 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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