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TVR Chimaera

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 3,948 cc

T257 ALRMOT history

T257 ALR is a blue petrol TVR Chimaera first used on 6 Jun 1999. Its MOT expired on 24 Jul 2024 and it has passed 14 of 16 MOT tests, with 54,734 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Jul 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 24 Jul 2024
Mileage
54,734 mi
At MOT on 25 Jul 2023
MOT tests
16
14 passed · 2 failed
Per year
1,053 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T257 ALR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
TVR
Model
Chimaera
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,948 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
6 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 24 Jul 2024
Latest MOT test
25 Jul 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T257 ALR was last recorded at 54,734 miles on 25 Jul 2023, 10 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Jan 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
54,724 miles · 16 Jan 2020
Between the last two tests
10 miles
Average per year
1,053 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 54,734 miles
  • 2020 – 54,724 miles
  • 2018 – 54,666 miles
  • 2017 – 53,838 miles
  • 2015 – 53,265 miles
  • 2014 – 53,118 miles
  • 2013 – 52,182 miles
  • 2012 – 51,152 miles
  • 2011 – 49,093 miles
  • 2010 – 47,956 miles
  • 2009 – 45,264 miles
  • 2008 – 41,098 miles
  • 2007 – 40,190 miles
  • 2006 – 36,303 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass54,734 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.

  • Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2010

Full MOT history

16 tests since 19 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass54,734 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    54,734 miles
    Test number
    156674982215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass54,724 miles (+58)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    54,724 miles
    Test number
    999589235643

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass54,666 miles (+828)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    54,666 miles
    Test number
    317794605316

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass53,838 miles (+573)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    53,838 miles
    Test number
    203808173572

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass53,265 miles (+147)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    53,265 miles
    Test number
    575106015277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass53,118 miles (+936)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    53,118 miles
    Test number
    498557114253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass52,182 miles (+1,030)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    52,182 miles
    Test number
    817473293154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass51,152 miles (+2,059)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    51,152 miles
    Test number
    105269292190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass49,093 miles (+1,137)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    49,093 miles
    Test number
    338479391115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass47,956 miles (+2,692)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    47,956 miles
    Test number
    441433040087
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside 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.C.1b)

  11. Pass45,264 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    45,264 miles
    Test number
    372413849092
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  12. Fail45,263 miles (+4,165)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,263 miles
    Test number
    723073749028
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  13. Pass41,098 miles (+908)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    41,098 miles
    Test number
    892436818005
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteN/s/r shock absorber plastic bush split but does not have excessive movement

  14. Pass40,190 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    40,190 miles
    Test number
    823087147057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail40,189 miles (+3,886)6 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,189 miles
    Test number
    272824047002
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • NoteBOTH FRONT TYRES SMOOTH INSIDE EDGES
    • NoteNearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
    • NoteOffside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

  16. Pass36,303 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    36,303 miles
    Test number
    920469616063
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • 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)
    • NoteBOTH TRACK ROD END GAITORS SPLIT O/S FRONT TYRE SMOOTH INSIDE EDGE

Questions about T257 ALR

Does T257 ALR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T257 ALR expired on 24 Jul 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T257 ALR?
The MOT on T257 ALR expired on 24 Jul 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T257 ALR done?
T257 ALR was recorded at 54,734 miles at its MOT on 25 Jul 2023, an average of 1,053 miles a year.
Has T257 ALR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T257 ALR has failed 2 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Feb 2009.
Has the mileage on T257 ALR 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 T257 ALR find?
T257 ALR passed its latest MOT on 25 Jul 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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