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TVR Chimaera

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 3,952 cc

T174 ABKMOT history

T174 ABK is a blue petrol TVR Chimaera first used on 8 Jun 1999. Its MOT expired on 4 May 2024 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 72,980 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 May 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 4 May 2024
Mileage
72,980 mi
At MOT on 5 May 2023
MOT tests
20
16 passed · 4 failed
Per year
864 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T174 ABK
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
8 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 May 2024
Latest MOT test
5 May 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T174 ABK was last recorded at 72,980 miles on 5 May 2023, 496 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Apr 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
72,484 miles · 27 Apr 2022
Between the last two tests
496 miles
Average per year
864 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 72,980 miles
  • 2022 – 72,484 miles
  • 2021 – 72,327 miles
  • 2019 – 71,413 miles
  • 2018 – 69,547 miles
  • 2017 – 68,337 miles
  • 2016 – 67,104 miles
  • 2015 – 65,674 miles
  • 2014 – 64,319 miles
  • 2013 – 63,296 miles
  • 2012 – 63,005 miles
  • 2011 – 62,670 miles
  • 2010 – 62,350 miles
  • 2009 – 61,161 miles
  • 2008 – 60,119 miles
  • 2007 – 59,050 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass72,980 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (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.

  • Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

Full MOT history

20 tests since 23 Mar 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass72,980 miles (+496)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2024
    Odometer
    72,980 miles
    Test number
    540447104261
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass72,484 miles (+157)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    72,484 miles
    Test number
    365448420725
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass72,327 miles (+914)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    72,327 miles
    Test number
    993104363411
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  4. Pass71,413 miles (+22)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    71,413 miles
    Test number
    348611029792

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail71,391 miles (+1,844)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,391 miles
    Test number
    584867493459
    • MajorPower steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

  6. Pass69,547 miles (+1,210)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    69,547 miles
    Test number
    976308130229
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  7. Pass68,337 miles (+1,233)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    68,337 miles
    Test number
    649027319100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass67,104 miles (+1,430)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    67,104 miles
    Test number
    500699640292
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  9. Pass65,674 miles (+1,355)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    65,674 miles
    Test number
    297385395195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass64,319 miles (+1,023)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    64,319 miles
    Test number
    738560294114
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass63,296 miles (+291)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    63,296 miles
    Test number
    248926893487

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass63,005 miles (+335)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2013
    Odometer
    63,005 miles
    Test number
    308879942141
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteN/s/r outer drive shaft boot perrished
    • NoteO/s/r outer drive shaft boot perrished

  13. Pass62,670 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2012
    Odometer
    62,670 miles
    Test number
    129444821106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail62,670 miles (+320)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,670 miles
    Test number
    917934621163
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  15. Pass62,350 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2011
    Odometer
    62,350 miles
    Test number
    433052830112
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  16. Fail62,350 miles (+1,189)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,350 miles
    Test number
    853320030136
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass61,161 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2010
    Odometer
    61,161 miles
    Test number
    422198339188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail61,155 miles (+1,036)2 failures1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,155 miles
    Test number
    623202339132
    • FailureNearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureRear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  19. Pass60,119 miles (+1,069)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2009
    Odometer
    60,119 miles
    Test number
    260734928438

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass59,050 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    59,050 miles
    Test number
    783882687043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T174 ABK

Does T174 ABK currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T174 ABK expired on 4 May 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T174 ABK?
The MOT on T174 ABK expired on 4 May 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T174 ABK done?
T174 ABK was recorded at 72,980 miles at its MOT on 5 May 2023, an average of 864 miles a year.
Has T174 ABK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T174 ABK has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Jun 2019.
Has the mileage on T174 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 T174 ABK find?
T174 ABK passed its latest MOT on 5 May 2023 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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