TVR Chimaera
Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 4,997 cc
T161 KADMOT history
T161 KAD is a blue petrol TVR Chimaera first used on 23 Jun 1999. Its MOT expired on 10 Jul 2026 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 85,684 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Jul 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 10 Jul 2026
- Mileage
- 85,684 mi
- At MOT on 11 Jul 2025
- MOT tests
- 27
- 19 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 2,055 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T161 KAD
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- TVR
- Model
- Chimaera
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 4,997 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 23 Jun 1999
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 10 Jul 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 11 Jul 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
T161 KAD was last recorded at 85,684 miles on 11 Jul 2025, 875 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Apr 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 84,809 miles · 6 Apr 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 875 miles
- Average per year
- 2,055 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 85,684 miles
- 2024 – 84,809 miles
- 2023 – 84,236 miles
- 2022 – 83,894 miles
- 2021 – 82,585 miles
- 2020 – 81,941 miles
- 2019 – 78,499 miles
- 2018 – 77,451 miles
- 2017 – 75,749 miles
- 2016 – 72,189 miles
- 2015 – 70,549 miles
- 2014 – 67,546 miles
- 2013 – 63,466 miles
- 2012 – 57,875 miles
- 2011 – 52,784 miles
- 2010 – 52,356 miles
- 2008 – 51,306 miles
- 2007 – 49,550 miles
- 2006 – 47,471 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass85,684 miles
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2022
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 Headlamp aim too high
Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect
Major2 MOTs, 2022–2024
Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective
Minor2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated
Minor2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Headlamp aim too low
Major2 MOTs, 2022
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases
Advisory2 MOTs, 2015
Full MOT history
27 tests since 6 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass85,684 miles (+875)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jul 2026
- Odometer
- 85,684 miles
- Test number
- 755152889857
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass84,809 miles (+2)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 24 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 84,809 miles
- Test number
- 656368391867
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail84,807 miles (+571)2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 84,807 miles
- Test number
- 445722450465
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass84,236 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 84,236 miles
- Test number
- 473070557392
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy pipe (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail84,236 miles (+342)1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 84,236 miles
- Test number
- 716717676592
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy pipe (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass83,894 miles2 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 24 Apr 2023
- Odometer
- 83,894 miles
- Test number
- 389014582912
- MinorNearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail83,894 miles (+4)3 major2 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 83,894 miles
- Test number
- 386118398038
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
- MinorNearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail83,890 miles (+1,305)5 major1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 83,890 miles
- Test number
- 222970117337
- MajorNearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Rear diff/axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
Pass82,585 miles (+644)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 82,585 miles
- Test number
- 901264568076
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass81,941 miles (+3,442)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 81,941 miles
- Test number
- 746001389682
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass78,499 miles (+1,048)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 78,499 miles
- Test number
- 826540712443
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass77,451 miles (+1,702)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 77,451 miles
- Test number
- 368251840151
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass75,749 miles (+3,560)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 75,749 miles
- Test number
- 487066703766
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre shows wear to its outer edge
- AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOil leak
Pass72,189 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 13 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 72,189 miles
- Test number
- 934535343966
- AdvisoryNearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Fail72,189 miles (+1,640)2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 72,189 miles
- Test number
- 843402014785
- FailureOffside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
- FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Pass70,549 miles (+4)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 13 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 70,549 miles
- Test number
- 575225545079
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Fail70,545 miles (+2,999)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 70,545 miles
- Test number
- 899088335070
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Pass67,546 miles (+4,080)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Feb 2015
- Odometer
- 67,546 miles
- Test number
- 686498834062
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass63,466 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Feb 2014
- Odometer
- 63,466 miles
- Test number
- 725710513029
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail63,465 miles (+5,590)4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 63,465 miles
- Test number
- 479789103055
- FailureLower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)
- FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Pass57,875 miles (+5,091)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Feb 2013
- Odometer
- 57,875 miles
- Test number
- 467300442093
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass52,784 miles (+428)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 52,784 miles
- Test number
- 816545951035
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass52,356 miles (+1,050)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 52,356 miles
- Test number
- 452747970052
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass51,306 miles (+1,756)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Dec 2009
- Odometer
- 51,306 miles
- Test number
- 553017538377
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass49,550 miles
- MOT expiry
- 9 Dec 2008
- Odometer
- 49,550 miles
- Test number
- 170404347301
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail49,550 miles (+2,079)2 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 49,550 miles
- Test number
- 844654547308
- FailureNearside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)
- FailureOffside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Pass47,471 miles
- MOT expiry
- 5 Dec 2007
- Odometer
- 47,471 miles
- Test number
- 354430146303
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T161 KAD
- Does T161 KAD currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on T161 KAD expired on 10 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on T161 KAD?
- The MOT on T161 KAD expired on 10 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has T161 KAD done?
- T161 KAD was recorded at 85,684 miles at its MOT on 11 Jul 2025, an average of 2,055 miles a year.
- Has T161 KAD ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T161 KAD has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Apr 2024.
- Has the mileage on T161 KAD 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 T161 KAD find?
- T161 KAD passed its latest MOT on 11 Jul 2025 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.
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