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TVR Chimaera

Grey · Petrol · 1999 · 3,952 cc

T10 TVRMOT history

T10 TVR is a grey petrol TVR Chimaera first used on 1 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 21 Apr 2027 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 26,627 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 21 Apr 2027
Mileage
26,627 mi
At MOT on 14 Apr 2026
MOT tests
25
20 passed · 5 failed
Per year
57 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T10 TVR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
TVR
Model
Chimaera
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,952 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T10 TVR was last recorded at 26,627 miles on 14 Apr 2026, 102 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Apr 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 15 Jul 2008: 19,189 miles, lower than 25,499 miles on 27 Jun 2007.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
26,525 miles · 11 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
102 miles
Average per year
57 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 26,627 miles
  • 2025 – 26,525 miles
  • 2024 – 26,430 miles
  • 2023 – 26,224 miles
  • 2022 – 26,102 miles
  • 2021 – 25,964 miles
  • 2020 – 25,806 miles
  • 2019 – 25,610 miles
  • 2017 – 25,322 miles
  • 2016 – 25,289 miles
  • 2015 – 25,133 miles
  • 2014 – 23,684 miles
  • 2013 – 23,152 miles
  • 2012 – 22,853 miles
  • 2011 – 21,641 miles
  • 2010 – 20,890 miles
  • 2009 – 19,825 miles
  • 2008 – 19,189 miles
  • 2007 – 25,499 miles
  • 2006 – 25,489 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass26,627 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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2013

Full MOT history

25 tests since 13 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass26,627 miles (+102)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    26,627 miles
    Test number
    438881453488

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass26,525 miles (+95)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    26,525 miles
    Test number
    889742965316

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass26,430 miles (+206)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    26,430 miles
    Test number
    934086134110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass26,224 miles (+122)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    26,224 miles
    Test number
    516672793918
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass26,102 miles (+138)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    26,102 miles
    Test number
    212135576255
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass25,964 miles (+158)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    25,964 miles
    Test number
    364494494306
    • MinorStop lamp(s) switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUpper Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

  7. Pass25,806 miles (+196)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    25,806 miles
    Test number
    405106093107
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryReversing lamp not working

  8. Pass25,610 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    25,610 miles
    Test number
    912121382087
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryO/s and n/s rack gaiter inner clips missing

  9. Fail25,610 miles (+288)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,610 miles
    Test number
    968676703949
    • MajorOffside Front Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted (1.1.16 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryO/s and n/s rack gaiter inner clips missing

  10. Pass25,322 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    25,322 miles
    Test number
    475602239282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail25,314 miles (+3)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,314 miles
    Test number
    413888696865
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

  12. Fail25,311 miles (+22)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,311 miles
    Test number
    310638348370
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

  13. Pass25,289 miles (+156)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    25,289 miles
    Test number
    998824572514

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass25,133 miles (+1,449)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    25,133 miles
    Test number
    807891585111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass23,684 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    23,684 miles
    Test number
    286191684177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail23,682 miles (+530)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,682 miles
    Test number
    516796374138
    • FailureNearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  17. Pass23,152 miles (+299)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2014
    Odometer
    23,152 miles
    Test number
    296903543472
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

  18. Pass22,853 miles (+1,212)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2013
    Odometer
    22,853 miles
    Test number
    235457242103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass21,641 miles (+751)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2012
    Odometer
    21,641 miles
    Test number
    205222151473
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  20. Pass20,890 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    20,890 miles
    Test number
    232550120493

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail20,890 miles (+1,065)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,890 miles
    Test number
    740099810161
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  22. Pass19,825 miles (+636)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    19,825 miles
    Test number
    152314559166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass19,189 miles (-6,310)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    19,189 miles
    Test number
    991357098151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass25,499 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    25,499 miles
    Test number
    253048577487

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass25,489 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    25,489 miles
    Test number
    500553206105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T10 TVR

Does T10 TVR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T10 TVR is valid until 21 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on T10 TVR?
The MOT on T10 TVR is valid until 21 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T10 TVR done?
T10 TVR was recorded at 26,627 miles at its MOT on 14 Apr 2026, an average of 57 miles a year.
Has T10 TVR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T10 TVR has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Jan 2019.
Has the mileage on T10 TVR ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 15 Jul 2008. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T10 TVR find?
T10 TVR passed its latest MOT on 14 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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