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TVR Chimaera

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 3,948 cc

T150 MAUMOT history

T150 MAU is a blue petrol TVR Chimaera first used on 1 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 5 Aug 2023 and it has passed 14 of 20 MOT tests, with 65,586 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Aug 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 5 Aug 2023
Mileage
65,586 mi
At MOT on 6 Aug 2022
MOT tests
20
14 passed · 6 failed
Per year
1,168 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T150 MAU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
TVR
Model
Chimaera
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,948 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Aug 2023
Latest MOT test
6 Aug 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T150 MAU was last recorded at 65,586 miles on 6 Aug 2022, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Jul 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 3 May 2011: 56,533 miles, lower than 58,261 miles on 22 Aug 2009.

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
65,584 miles · 8 Jul 2022
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
1,168 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 65,586 miles
  • 2021 – 64,902 miles
  • 2020 – 63,460 miles
  • 2018 – 62,989 miles
  • 2017 – 62,243 miles
  • 2016 – 60,902 miles
  • 2015 – 59,932 miles
  • 2014 – 58,059 miles
  • 2012 – 57,235 miles
  • 2011 – 56,533 miles
  • 2009 – 58,261 miles
  • 2008 – 53,346 miles
  • 2007 – 51,456 miles
  • 2006 – 46,610 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass65,586 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive on diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive on sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 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.

  • Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2017

Full MOT history

20 tests since 6 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass65,586 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    65,586 miles
    Test number
    254979894942
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive on diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive on sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail65,584 miles (+682)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,584 miles
    Test number
    331033460346
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases manifold (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive on diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive on sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass64,902 miles (+45)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    64,902 miles
    Test number
    158991542208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail64,857 miles (+1,397)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,857 miles
    Test number
    646202114318
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

  5. Pass63,460 miles (+19)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    63,460 miles
    Test number
    652958140888
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres are perishing

  6. Fail63,441 miles (+452)8 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,441 miles
    Test number
    906091445271
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres starting to perish
    • AdvisoryChassis corroded

  7. Pass62,989 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    62,989 miles
    Test number
    797188986083
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened covered in under seal not allowing full inspection (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened covered in under seal not allowing full inspection (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  8. Fail62,989 miles (+746)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,989 miles
    Test number
    335527640250
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened covered in under seal not allowing full inspection (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened covered in under seal not allowing full inspection (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  9. Pass62,243 miles (+1,341)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    62,243 miles
    Test number
    291276806148
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  10. Pass60,902 miles (+970)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    60,902 miles
    Test number
    354713974159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass59,932 miles (+1,873)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    59,932 miles
    Test number
    387135665011
    • 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)

  12. Fail58,059 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,059 miles
    Test number
    358259264095
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  13. Pass58,059 miles (+824)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    58,059 miles
    Test number
    596789164054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass57,235 miles (+702)1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2013
    Odometer
    57,235 miles
    Test number
    776873122137
    • NoteNear side and off side rear out riggers heavily corroded

  15. Pass56,533 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2012
    Odometer
    56,533 miles
    Test number
    416064521137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail56,533 miles (-1,728)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,533 miles
    Test number
    768933421131
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  17. Pass58,261 miles (+4,915)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    58,261 miles
    Test number
    444164739288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass53,346 miles (+1,890)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2009
    Odometer
    53,346 miles
    Test number
    484488238146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass51,456 miles (+4,846)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2008
    Odometer
    51,456 miles
    Test number
    220908327429

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass46,610 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2007
    Odometer
    46,610 miles
    Test number
    460956726111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T150 MAU

Does T150 MAU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T150 MAU expired on 5 Aug 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T150 MAU?
The MOT on T150 MAU expired on 5 Aug 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T150 MAU done?
T150 MAU was recorded at 65,586 miles at its MOT on 6 Aug 2022, an average of 1,168 miles a year.
Has T150 MAU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T150 MAU has failed 6 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Jul 2022.
Has the mileage on T150 MAU ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 3 May 2011. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T150 MAU find?
T150 MAU passed its latest MOT on 6 Aug 2022 with 2 advisories: oil leak, but not excessive on diff; oil leak, but not excessive on sump.

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