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TVR Chimaera

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 3,952 cc

T21 TVRMOT history

T21 TVR is a blue petrol TVR Chimaera first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 4 Apr 2027 and it has passed 22 of 32 MOT tests, with 70,245 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 4 Apr 2027
Mileage
70,245 mi
At MOT on 31 Mar 2026
MOT tests
32
22 passed · 10 failed
Per year
1,919 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T21 TVR
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
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
31 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T21 TVR was last recorded at 70,245 miles on 31 Mar 2026, 382 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
69,863 miles · 5 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
382 miles
Average per year
1,919 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 70,245 miles
  • 2025 – 69,863 miles
  • 2024 – 69,576 miles
  • 2023 – 69,421 miles
  • 2022 – 69,030 miles
  • 2021 – 68,421 miles
  • 2020 – 66,110 miles
  • 2019 – 65,576 miles
  • 2018 – 65,266 miles
  • 2017 – 64,695 miles
  • 2016 – 63,632 miles
  • 2015 – 62,031 miles
  • 2014 – 60,316 miles
  • 2013 – 58,488 miles
  • 2012 – 57,363 miles
  • 2011 – 53,815 miles
  • 2010 – 51,411 miles
  • 2009 – 45,688 miles
  • 2008 – 42,054 miles
  • 2007 – 37,533 miles
  • 2006 – 31,787 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass70,245 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2008–2015

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2009–2013

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2009–2013

  • Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2009–2012

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2011

Full MOT history

32 tests since 4 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass70,245 miles (+382)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    70,245 miles
    Test number
    740107336306

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass69,863 miles (+287)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    69,863 miles
    Test number
    211584758133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass69,576 miles (+155)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    69,576 miles
    Test number
    180713665597

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass69,421 miles (+391)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    69,421 miles
    Test number
    460779233568

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass69,030 miles (+609)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    69,030 miles
    Test number
    424634644694

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass68,421 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    68,421 miles
    Test number
    291758889379
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail68,421 miles (+2,311)2 dangerous3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,421 miles
    Test number
    470401115858
    • DangerousNearside Front Steering component modified such that the steering is adversely affected wheel (2.1.3 (f) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Steering component modified such that the steering is adversely affected wheel (2.1.3 (f) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass66,110 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    66,110 miles
    Test number
    870766964368
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail66,110 miles (+534)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,110 miles
    Test number
    838796613450
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass65,576 miles (+310)
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    65,576 miles
    Test number
    512053601115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass65,266 miles (+571)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    65,266 miles
    Test number
    267723092660

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass64,695 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    64,695 miles
    Test number
    642374229568

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail64,695 miles (+1,063)1 dangerous3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,695 miles
    Test number
    650991865962
    • DangerousLower steering column universal joint rubbing against coolant hose
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect obvious light scatter above beam image height limit.. aftermarket non eec compliant h.i.d units fitted (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect same as nearside (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort handbrake (3.7.B.5a)

  14. Pass63,632 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    63,632 miles
    Test number
    144194065752

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail63,632 miles (+1,601)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,632 miles
    Test number
    348543799518
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  16. Pass62,031 miles (+1,715)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    62,031 miles
    Test number
    139660275157
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteO/s/f wheel buckled slightly on inner rim
    • NoteOil leak(s) on engine

  17. Pass60,316 miles (+4)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    60,316 miles
    Test number
    706673254130
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteSlight play detected within steering column shaft joints

  18. Fail60,312 miles (+56)3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,312 miles
    Test number
    519160354138
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureSteering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteSlight play detected within steering column shaft joints

  19. Fail60,256 miles (+1,768)3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,256 miles
    Test number
    979769444142
    • FailureOffside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureSteering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteO/s/f bottom suspension wishbone slightly damaged

  20. Pass58,488 miles (+1,125)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2014
    Odometer
    58,488 miles
    Test number
    179012923156
    • 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)

  21. Pass57,363 miles (+3,548)3 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2013
    Odometer
    57,363 miles
    Test number
    996174222152
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteN/s/f tyre tread worn on inner edge
    • NoteO/s/f tyre tread worn on inner edge
    • NotePower steering rack damp

  22. Pass53,815 miles7 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    53,815 miles
    Test number
    185044701138
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • NoteOil leak

  23. Fail53,815 miles (+2,404)4 failures7 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,815 miles
    Test number
    677161301189
    • FailureFront registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • NoteOil leak

  24. Pass51,411 miles (+1)4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    51,411 miles
    Test number
    573922110123
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • NoteCorrosion to suspension arms.
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteOil leak

  25. Fail51,410 miles (+5,722)2 failures5 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,410 miles
    Test number
    602309800165
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • NoteCorrosion to suspension arms.
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteOil leak

  26. Pass45,688 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    45,688 miles
    Test number
    302009699084
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

  27. Fail45,688 miles (+3,634)3 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,688 miles
    Test number
    622181699000
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureRear Anti-roll bar missing (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

  28. Pass42,054 miles (+4,521)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    42,054 miles
    Test number
    210889408471
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  29. Pass37,533 miles (+5,746)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    37,533 miles
    Test number
    282157207107
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  30. Pass31,787 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2007
    Odometer
    31,787 miles
    Test number
    900852856168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail31,776 miles (+207)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,776 miles
    Test number
    120516536133
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting cracked (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • NoteNearside front track rod end rubber boot split

  32. Pass31,569 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    31,569 miles
    Test number
    113755636494

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T21 TVR

Does T21 TVR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T21 TVR is valid until 4 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on T21 TVR?
The MOT on T21 TVR is valid until 4 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T21 TVR done?
T21 TVR was recorded at 70,245 miles at its MOT on 31 Mar 2026, an average of 1,919 miles a year.
Has T21 TVR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T21 TVR has failed 10 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Jun 2021.
Has the mileage on T21 TVR 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 T21 TVR find?
T21 TVR passed its latest MOT on 31 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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