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TVR Chimaera

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 3,952 cc

T2 RDSMOT history

T2 RDS is a blue petrol TVR Chimaera first used on 1 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 2 Aug 2027 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 108,066 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 2 Aug 2027
Mileage
108,066 mi
At MOT on 23 Jul 2026
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,343 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T2 RDS
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
1 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T2 RDS was last recorded at 108,066 miles on 23 Jul 2026, 202 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
107,864 miles · 24 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
202 miles
Average per year
2,343 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 108,066 miles
  • 2025 – 107,864 miles
  • 2024 – 107,572 miles
  • 2023 – 107,278 miles
  • 2022 – 107,055 miles
  • 2021 – 107,012 miles
  • 2020 – 106,813 miles
  • 2018 – 106,784 miles
  • 2017 – 106,781 miles
  • 2016 – 106,358 miles
  • 2015 – 105,879 miles
  • 2013 – 102,457 miles
  • 2012 – 96,126 miles
  • 2011 – 89,789 miles
  • 2010 – 84,641 miles
  • 2009 – 79,624 miles
  • 2008 – 73,279 miles
  • 2007 – 68,144 miles
  • 2006 – 61,266 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass108,066 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.1.5 (a))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023

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 worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2013

Full MOT history

26 tests since 1 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass108,066 miles (+202)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    108,066 miles
    Test number
    813787676979
    • AdvisoryNearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.1.5 (a))

  2. Pass107,864 miles (+292)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    107,864 miles
    Test number
    848549310576
    • AdvisoryNearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.1.5 (a))

  3. Pass107,572 miles (+294)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    107,572 miles
    Test number
    108576472594

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass107,278 miles (+223)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    107,278 miles
    Test number
    936420840567
    • AdvisoryAll tyres 15 years old
    • AdvisoryNearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.1.5 (a))

  5. Pass107,055 miles (+6)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    107,055 miles
    Test number
    976780296651
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail107,049 miles (+37)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,049 miles
    Test number
    519010638511
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass107,012 miles (+199)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    107,012 miles
    Test number
    740622645415
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass106,813 miles (+29)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    106,813 miles
    Test number
    381115621525
    • MinorNearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  9. Pass106,784 miles (+3)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    106,784 miles
    Test number
    301527923802
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

  10. Pass106,781 miles (+423)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    106,781 miles
    Test number
    269710819665
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Drive shaft boot deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Drive shaft boot deteriorated

  11. Pass106,358 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    106,358 miles
    Test number
    860445015412

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail106,358 miles (+479)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,358 miles
    Test number
    641893243952
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  13. Pass105,879 miles (+3,422)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    105,879 miles
    Test number
    588086885031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass102,457 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    102,457 miles
    Test number
    247999753290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail102,457 miles (+6,331)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,457 miles
    Test number
    796269253296
    • 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 position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  16. Pass96,126 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    96,126 miles
    Test number
    687805172237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail96,125 miles (+6,336)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,125 miles
    Test number
    907221372254
    • 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)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  18. Pass89,789 miles (+5,148)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    89,789 miles
    Test number
    885229801276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail84,641 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,641 miles
    Test number
    332260410458
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

  20. Pass84,641 miles (+5,017)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    84,641 miles
    Test number
    730190410252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass79,624 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    79,624 miles
    Test number
    150989709268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail79,616 miles (+6,337)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,616 miles
    Test number
    531736209264
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

  23. Pass73,279 miles (+5,135)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    73,279 miles
    Test number
    913059418206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass68,144 miles (+168)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    68,144 miles
    Test number
    792192727242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail67,976 miles (+6,710)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,976 miles
    Test number
    912371917253
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  26. Pass61,266 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    61,266 miles
    Test number
    314773316276
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Questions about T2 RDS

Does T2 RDS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T2 RDS is valid until 2 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on T2 RDS?
The MOT on T2 RDS is valid until 2 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T2 RDS done?
T2 RDS was recorded at 108,066 miles at its MOT on 23 Jul 2026, an average of 2,343 miles a year.
Has T2 RDS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T2 RDS has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Jul 2022.
Has the mileage on T2 RDS 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 T2 RDS find?
T2 RDS passed its latest MOT on 23 Jul 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack.

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