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TVR Chimaera

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 4,546 cc

T173 ABKMOT history

T173 ABK is a blue petrol TVR Chimaera first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 13 Apr 2027 and it has passed 21 of 24 MOT tests, with 61,184 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 13 Apr 2027
Mileage
61,184 mi
At MOT on 31 Mar 2026
MOT tests
24
21 passed · 3 failed
Per year
1,366 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T173 ABK
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
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
31 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T173 ABK was last recorded at 61,184 miles on 31 Mar 2026, 962 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
60,222 miles · 14 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
962 miles
Average per year
1,366 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 61,184 miles
  • 2025 – 60,222 miles
  • 2024 – 59,882 miles
  • 2022 – 59,614 miles
  • 2021 – 58,982 miles
  • 2020 – 58,365 miles
  • 2019 – 56,694 miles
  • 2018 – 55,320 miles
  • 2017 – 54,064 miles
  • 2016 – 52,622 miles
  • 2015 – 51,419 miles
  • 2014 – 49,851 miles
  • 2013 – 48,072 miles
  • 2012 – 46,659 miles
  • 2011 – 44,491 miles
  • 2010 – 41,506 miles
  • 2009 – 38,754 miles
  • 2008 – 36,615 miles
  • 2007 – 34,253 miles
  • 2006 – 33,813 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass61,184 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre Catches skirt when suspension fully unloaded
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Handbrake cables rubbing on Chassis

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

24 tests since 17 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass61,184 miles (+962)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    61,184 miles
    Test number
    812610926335
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre Catches skirt when suspension fully unloaded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Handbrake cables rubbing on Chassis

  2. Pass60,222 miles (+340)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    60,222 miles
    Test number
    944686281240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass59,882 miles (+268)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    59,882 miles
    Test number
    998080530754

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass59,614 miles (+632)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    59,614 miles
    Test number
    744880773390

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass58,982 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    58,982 miles
    Test number
    420065533749

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail58,982 miles (+617)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,982 miles
    Test number
    556523260527
    • MajorFront Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

  7. Pass58,365 miles (+522)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    58,365 miles
    Test number
    387032643402

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass57,843 miles (+1,149)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    57,843 miles
    Test number
    444003317358

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass56,694 miles (+1,374)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    56,694 miles
    Test number
    161487281066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass55,320 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    55,320 miles
    Test number
    618560859149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail55,320 miles (+1,256)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,320 miles
    Test number
    482650148044
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

  12. Pass54,064 miles (+1,442)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    54,064 miles
    Test number
    311478305620

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass52,622 miles (+1,203)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    52,622 miles
    Test number
    493932215338

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass51,419 miles (+1,568)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    51,419 miles
    Test number
    118828555469

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass49,851 miles (+1,779)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    49,851 miles
    Test number
    185086764036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass48,072 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    48,072 miles
    Test number
    269399543066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail48,072 miles (+1,413)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,072 miles
    Test number
    969529043047
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  18. Pass46,659 miles (+2,168)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    46,659 miles
    Test number
    667848642096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass44,491 miles (+2,985)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    44,491 miles
    Test number
    467456051024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass41,506 miles (+2,752)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    41,506 miles
    Test number
    690707050000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass38,754 miles (+2,139)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    38,754 miles
    Test number
    651618959082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass36,615 miles (+2,362)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    36,615 miles
    Test number
    722207768029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass34,253 miles (+440)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    34,253 miles
    Test number
    174331867444

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass33,813 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    33,813 miles
    Test number
    263436976053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T173 ABK

Does T173 ABK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T173 ABK is valid until 13 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on T173 ABK?
The MOT on T173 ABK is valid until 13 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T173 ABK done?
T173 ABK was recorded at 61,184 miles at its MOT on 31 Mar 2026, an average of 1,366 miles a year.
Has T173 ABK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T173 ABK has failed 3 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Nov 2021.
Has the mileage on T173 ABK 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 T173 ABK find?
T173 ABK passed its latest MOT on 31 Mar 2026 with 4 advisories: offside front seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed; offside front tyre catches skirt when suspension fully unloaded; oil leak, but not excessive, and 1 more.

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