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TVR Chimaera

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 4,546 cc

T111 TVRMOT history

T111 TVR is a blue petrol TVR Chimaera first used on 1 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 12 Jul 2025 and it has passed 13 of 20 MOT tests, with 80,617 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Jul 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 12 Jul 2025
Mileage
80,617 mi
At MOT on 12 Jul 2024
MOT tests
20
13 passed · 7 failed
Per year
1,124 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T111 TVR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
TVR
Model
Chimaera
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,546 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 Jul 2025
Latest MOT test
12 Jul 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T111 TVR was last recorded at 80,617 miles on 12 Jul 2024, 53 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Jul 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 10 May 2012: 35,358 miles, lower than 71,454 miles on 9 May 2012.

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
80,564 miles · 13 Jul 2023
Between the last two tests
53 miles
Average per year
1,124 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 80,617 miles
  • 2023 – 80,564 miles
  • 2022 – 80,421 miles
  • 2021 – 79,991 miles
  • 2020 – 79,976 miles
  • 2016 – 79,417 miles
  • 2015 – 78,523 miles
  • 2014 – 76,245 miles
  • 2013 – 73,538 miles
  • 2012 – 35,358 miles
  • 2010 – 70,221 miles
  • 2009 – 67,290 miles
  • 2008 – 62,302 miles
  • 2006 – 60,671 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass80,617 miles
  • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2012

  • Nearside Rear oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

20 tests since 12 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass80,617 miles (+53)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    80,617 miles
    Test number
    747782138959
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

  2. Pass80,564 miles (+1)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    80,564 miles
    Test number
    895282898485
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear oil leak
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear oil leak
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Fail80,563 miles (+142)1 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,563 miles
    Test number
    142020356540
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear oil leak
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear oil leak
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  4. Pass80,421 miles (+430)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    80,421 miles
    Test number
    976782677038
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage 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))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

  5. Pass79,991 miles (+7)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    79,991 miles
    Test number
    262401964691
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail79,984 miles (+8)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,984 miles
    Test number
    379409040826
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail79,976 miles (+559)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,976 miles
    Test number
    104026697786
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFuel pipe under bonnet deteriorated

  8. Pass79,417 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2017
    Odometer
    79,417 miles
    Test number
    701347012274
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  9. Fail79,413 miles (+890)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,413 miles
    Test number
    121273339801
    • FailureBrake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (5.2.6)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  10. Pass78,523 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2016
    Odometer
    78,523 miles
    Test number
    409442935190
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • NoteOil leak

  11. Fail78,523 miles (+2,278)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,523 miles
    Test number
    689141635166
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • NoteOil leak

  12. Pass76,245 miles (+2,707)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2015
    Odometer
    76,245 miles
    Test number
    659763234139
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • NoteOil leak

  13. Pass73,538 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2014
    Odometer
    73,538 miles
    Test number
    976767033103
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteFront number plate fitted on bonnet

  14. Fail73,538 miles (+38,180)7 failures2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,538 miles
    Test number
    509292723199
    • FailureNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureNearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteFront number plate fitted on bonnet
    • NoteO/s steering rack gaiter poorly fitted

  15. Pass35,358 miles (-36,096)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2013
    Odometer
    35,358 miles
    Test number
    418811832145
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

  16. Fail71,454 miles (+1,233)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,454 miles
    Test number
    319830332136
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

  17. Pass70,221 miles (+2,931)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    70,221 miles
    Test number
    273578720395
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass67,290 miles (+4,988)1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    67,290 miles
    Test number
    492980869285
    • NoteOil leak

  19. Pass62,302 miles (+1,631)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    62,302 miles
    Test number
    204699748296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass60,671 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    60,671 miles
    Test number
    692055886227
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower 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)

Questions about T111 TVR

Does T111 TVR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T111 TVR expired on 12 Jul 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T111 TVR?
The MOT on T111 TVR expired on 12 Jul 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T111 TVR done?
T111 TVR was recorded at 80,617 miles at its MOT on 12 Jul 2024, an average of 1,124 miles a year.
Has T111 TVR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T111 TVR has failed 7 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Jul 2023.
Has the mileage on T111 TVR ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 10 May 2012. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T111 TVR find?
T111 TVR passed its latest MOT on 12 Jul 2024 with 10 advisories: integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis; nearside rear anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; nearside rear oil leak, but not excessive, and 7 more.

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