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TVR Chimaera

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 4,546 cc

S99 TDAMOT history

S99 TDA is a red petrol TVR Chimaera first used on 1 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 31 Mar 2027 and it has passed 18 of 29 MOT tests, with 56,650 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 31 Mar 2027
Mileage
56,650 mi
At MOT on 1 Apr 2026
MOT tests
29
18 passed · 11 failed
Per year
818 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S99 TDA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
TVR
Model
Chimaera
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,546 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S99 TDA was last recorded at 56,650 miles on 1 Apr 2026, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
56,647 miles · 23 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
818 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 56,650 miles
  • 2025 – 56,647 miles
  • 2022 – 56,633 miles
  • 2021 – 56,339 miles
  • 2020 – 56,231 miles
  • 2019 – 56,172 miles
  • 2018 – 55,989 miles
  • 2017 – 55,849 miles
  • 2016 – 55,756 miles
  • 2015 – 55,649 miles
  • 2014 – 55,316 miles
  • 2013 – 54,900 miles
  • 2012 – 53,801 miles
  • 2011 – 52,722 miles
  • 2010 – 51,635 miles
  • 2009 – 50,378 miles
  • 2008 – 48,253 miles
  • 2006 – 45,030 miles
  • 2005 – 39,981 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass56,650 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2015

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2015

  • Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened chassis

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

29 tests since 17 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass56,650 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    56,650 miles
    Test number
    763047766022
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail56,647 miles (+14)1 dangerous3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,647 miles
    Test number
    694017932933
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass56,633 miles (+3)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    56,633 miles
    Test number
    772790161859
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened chassis (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Fail56,630 miles (+291)1 dangerous5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,630 miles
    Test number
    577212154824
    • DangerousNearside Front Lower Suspension arm fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened chassis (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass56,339 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    56,339 miles
    Test number
    712893103622
    • AdvisoryAll suspension arms corroded
    • AdvisoryChassis corroded

  6. Fail56,337 miles (+106)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,337 miles
    Test number
    709931971107
    • MajorSteering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryAll suspension arms corroded
    • AdvisoryChassis corroded

  7. Pass56,231 miles (+59)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    56,231 miles
    Test number
    346693624162
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass56,172 miles (+3)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    56,172 miles
    Test number
    557848909546
    • MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all upper and lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all front upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryChassis / suspension components corroded

  9. Fail56,169 miles (+180)2 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,169 miles
    Test number
    353035304688
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened rear arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorSteering system excessively rough (2.1.1 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all upper and lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all front upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryChassis / suspension components corroded

  10. Pass55,989 miles (+140)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    55,989 miles
    Test number
    492607814867
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  11. Pass55,849 miles (+93)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    55,849 miles
    Test number
    680305862303
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  12. Pass55,756 miles (+107)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    55,756 miles
    Test number
    482122711129
    • AdvisoryNearside front suspension arms upper and lower corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside rear suspension arms upper and lower corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside front suspension upper and lower arms corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside rear suspension arms upper and lower corroded

  13. Pass55,649 miles (+333)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    55,649 miles
    Test number
    662061296691
    • 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 Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower 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 Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear handbrake performance lower slightly

  14. Pass55,316 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    55,316 miles
    Test number
    305826494281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail55,316 miles (+183)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,316 miles
    Test number
    517946494267
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  16. Fail55,133 miles (+233)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,133 miles
    Test number
    335183854253
    • FailureNearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)
    • FailureOffside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  17. Pass54,900 miles (+1,099)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    54,900 miles
    Test number
    399164783293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass53,801 miles (+1,079)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    53,801 miles
    Test number
    926317752206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass52,722 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    52,722 miles
    Test number
    416144431244
    • 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)
    • NoteChassis frame in rusty condition
    • NoteNearside front tyre damage

  20. Fail52,722 miles (+1,087)5 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,722 miles
    Test number
    675854521270
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • 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)
    • NoteChassis frame in rusty condition
    • NoteNearside front tyre damage

  21. Pass51,635 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    51,635 miles
    Test number
    491869510159
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • NoteMain chassis in rusty condition
    • NoteNearside front tyre sidewall damaged

  22. Fail51,635 miles (+1,257)6 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,635 miles
    Test number
    670619200140
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • NoteMain chassis in rusty condition
    • NoteNearside front tyre sidewall damaged

  23. Pass50,378 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    50,378 miles
    Test number
    510743499051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail50,378 miles (+2,125)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,378 miles
    Test number
    152122199031
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  25. Pass48,253 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    48,253 miles
    Test number
    490953298092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail48,241 miles (+3,211)1 dangerous4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,241 miles
    Test number
    223482498039
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

  27. Fail45,030 miles7 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,030 miles
    Test number
    564554756373
    • Repaired at testExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  28. Pass45,030 miles (+5,049)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    45,030 miles
    Test number
    814274656393

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass39,981 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    39,981 miles
    Test number
    801091125388

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S99 TDA

Does S99 TDA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S99 TDA is valid until 31 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on S99 TDA?
The MOT on S99 TDA is valid until 31 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S99 TDA done?
S99 TDA was recorded at 56,650 miles at its MOT on 1 Apr 2026, an average of 818 miles a year.
Has S99 TDA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S99 TDA has failed 11 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on S99 TDA 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 S99 TDA find?
S99 TDA passed its latest MOT on 1 Apr 2026 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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