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TVR Chimaera

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 4,546 cc

T212 ACUMOT history

T212 ACU is a blue petrol TVR Chimaera first used on 12 Apr 1999. Its MOT expired on 12 May 2026 and it has passed 10 of 13 MOT tests, with 37,039 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 May 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 12 May 2026
Mileage
37,039 mi
At MOT on 13 May 2025
MOT tests
13
10 passed · 3 failed
Per year
894 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T212 ACU
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
12 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 May 2026
Latest MOT test
13 May 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T212 ACU was last recorded at 37,039 miles on 13 May 2025, 115 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 May 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
36,924 miles · 22 May 2023
Between the last two tests
115 miles
Average per year
894 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 37,039 miles
  • 2023 – 36,924 miles
  • 2015 – 36,858 miles
  • 2012 – 36,759 miles
  • 2011 – 36,548 miles
  • 2010 – 35,670 miles
  • 2009 – 34,806 miles
  • 2008 – 28,941 miles
  • 2007 – 21,877 miles
  • 2006 – 19,920 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass37,039 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryAll four brake discs slightly corroded

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass37,039 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2026
    Odometer
    37,039 miles
    Test number
    200826241016
    • AdvisoryAll four brake discs slightly corroded
  2. Fail37,039 miles (+115)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,039 miles
    Test number
    321406192756
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Exhaust system insecure leaking (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryAll four brake discs slightly corroded
  3. Pass36,924 miles (+66)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2024
    Odometer
    36,924 miles
    Test number
    531554301500

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail36,858 miles3 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,858 miles
    Test number
    107962265428
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • 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)
  5. Pass36,858 miles (+99)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    36,858 miles
    Test number
    867822365038
    • 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)
  6. Pass36,759 miles (+211)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    36,759 miles
    Test number
    409588672245
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteSurface corrosion forming through out the chassis and suspension.
  7. Pass36,548 miles (+878)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    36,548 miles
    Test number
    256317471226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass35,670 miles (+864)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    35,670 miles
    Test number
    312254770407
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteN/s/r + o/s/r outer cv gaitors split
  9. Pass34,806 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    34,806 miles
    Test number
    133828739268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail34,804 miles (+5,863)1 failure5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,804 miles
    Test number
    522786539212
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteAll four tyres worn close to limits
    • NoteAll rear c v gaiters split
  11. Pass28,941 miles (+7,064)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    28,941 miles
    Test number
    942000608117
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteO/s wiper blade worn.
  12. Pass21,877 miles (+1,957)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    21,877 miles
    Test number
    353535917108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass19,920 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    19,920 miles
    Test number
    861071986055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T212 ACU

Does T212 ACU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T212 ACU expired on 12 May 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T212 ACU?
The MOT on T212 ACU expired on 12 May 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T212 ACU done?
T212 ACU was recorded at 37,039 miles at its MOT on 13 May 2025, an average of 894 miles a year.
Has T212 ACU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T212 ACU has failed 3 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 13 May 2025.
Has the mileage on T212 ACU 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 T212 ACU find?
T212 ACU passed its latest MOT on 13 May 2025 with 1 advisory: all four brake discs slightly corroded.

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