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TVR Chimaera

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 3,952 cc

T121 TVRMOT history

T121 TVR is a blue petrol TVR Chimaera first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 24 Apr 2027 and it has passed 21 of 22 MOT tests, with 66,629 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 24 Apr 2027
Mileage
66,629 mi
At MOT on 24 Apr 2026
MOT tests
22
21 passed · 1 failed
Per year
1,645 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T121 TVR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
TVR
Model
Chimaera
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,952 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T121 TVR was last recorded at 66,629 miles on 24 Apr 2026, 1,381 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
65,248 miles · 25 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
1,381 miles
Average per year
1,645 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 66,629 miles
  • 2025 – 65,248 miles
  • 2024 – 62,994 miles
  • 2023 – 60,602 miles
  • 2021 – 57,263 miles
  • 2020 – 56,143 miles
  • 2019 – 55,876 miles
  • 2018 – 55,641 miles
  • 2017 – 55,278 miles
  • 2016 – 55,065 miles
  • 2015 – 53,591 miles
  • 2014 – 49,019 miles
  • 2013 – 48,828 miles
  • 2012 – 47,735 miles
  • 2011 – 45,968 miles
  • 2010 – 43,311 miles
  • 2009 – 39,649 miles
  • 2008 – 39,064 miles
  • 2007 – 36,787 miles
  • 2006 – 33,454 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass66,629 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.

  • Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

22 tests since 23 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass66,629 miles (+1,381)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    66,629 miles
    Test number
    239949866136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass65,248 miles (+2,254)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    65,248 miles
    Test number
    653603989694

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass62,994 miles (+2,392)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    62,994 miles
    Test number
    669964430089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass60,602 miles (+3,339)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    60,602 miles
    Test number
    759405530457
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. Pass57,263 miles (+941)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    57,263 miles
    Test number
    984298233783

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass56,322 miles (+179)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    56,322 miles
    Test number
    723928779998

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass56,143 miles (+267)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    56,143 miles
    Test number
    677929820994

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass55,876 miles (+235)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    55,876 miles
    Test number
    367811320104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass55,641 miles (+363)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    55,641 miles
    Test number
    691783814964

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass55,278 miles (+213)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    55,278 miles
    Test number
    730932972031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass55,065 miles (+1,474)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    55,065 miles
    Test number
    284705550864

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass53,591 miles (+4,572)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    53,591 miles
    Test number
    416569665143
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteAll brake discs pitted and worn
    • NoteAll tyres perished and cracked
  13. Pass49,019 miles (+191)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    49,019 miles
    Test number
    795232684129
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteAll tyres starting to crack and perrish
    • NoteSurface corrosion to sections of chassis
  14. Pass48,828 miles (+1,093)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    48,828 miles
    Test number
    737268793295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass47,735 miles (+2)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    47,735 miles
    Test number
    466243612309
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • NoteCannot see inner rear brake pads
    • NoteN/s/r inner and outer cv boots perished
    • NoteSlight condensation o/s/r light lens
  16. Fail47,733 miles (+1,765)7 failures1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,733 miles
    Test number
    818183502309
    • FailureNearside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)
    • FailureOffside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • NoteCannot see inner rear brake pads
    • NoteN/s/r inner and outer cv boots perished
    • NoteSlight condensation o/s/r light lens
  17. Pass45,968 miles (+2,657)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    45,968 miles
    Test number
    608944901304
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
  18. Pass43,311 miles (+3,662)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    43,311 miles
    Test number
    842323900320

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass39,649 miles (+585)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    39,649 miles
    Test number
    662772029261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass39,064 miles (+2,277)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    39,064 miles
    Test number
    472471058033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass36,787 miles (+3,333)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    36,787 miles
    Test number
    213334357094
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • NoteVery small clearance between bumpstop and dampers on the front.
  22. Pass33,454 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    33,454 miles
    Test number
    831414956089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T121 TVR

Does T121 TVR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T121 TVR is valid until 24 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on T121 TVR?
The MOT on T121 TVR is valid until 24 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T121 TVR done?
T121 TVR was recorded at 66,629 miles at its MOT on 24 Apr 2026, an average of 1,645 miles a year.
Has T121 TVR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T121 TVR has failed 1 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Oct 2012.
Has the mileage on T121 TVR 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 T121 TVR find?
T121 TVR passed its latest MOT on 24 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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