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TVR Chimaera

Grey · Petrol · 1999 · 4,546 cc

T305 VNUMOT history

T305 VNU is a grey petrol TVR Chimaera first used on 23 Apr 1999. Its MOT is valid until 16 Oct 2026 and it has passed 18 of 22 MOT tests, with 63,365 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Oct 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 16 Oct 2026
Mileage
63,365 mi
At MOT on 10 Oct 2025
MOT tests
22
18 passed · 4 failed
Per year
889 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T305 VNU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
TVR
Model
Chimaera
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,546 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
23 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
10 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T305 VNU was last recorded at 63,365 miles on 10 Oct 2025, 833 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
62,532 miles · 17 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
833 miles
Average per year
889 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 63,365 miles
  • 2024 – 62,532 miles
  • 2023 – 61,980 miles
  • 2022 – 58,607 miles
  • 2021 – 57,473 miles
  • 2020 – 55,567 miles
  • 2019 – 54,320 miles
  • 2018 – 52,493 miles
  • 2017 – 50,732 miles
  • 2016 – 49,869 miles
  • 2015 – 49,715 miles
  • 2014 – 49,695 miles
  • 2011 – 49,677 miles
  • 2010 – 48,674 miles
  • 2009 – 48,493 miles
  • 2008 – 47,412 miles
  • 2007 – 46,869 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass63,365 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.C.1b)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2007–2010

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

22 tests since 21 Mar 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass63,365 miles (+833)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    63,365 miles
    Test number
    684170320423

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass62,532 miles (+552)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    62,532 miles
    Test number
    171730477272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass61,980 miles (+3,373)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    61,980 miles
    Test number
    838433436673

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass58,607 miles (+1,134)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    58,607 miles
    Test number
    144257758908
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive sump gasket weeping (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass57,473 miles (+1,906)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    57,473 miles
    Test number
    497818293515

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass55,567 miles (+1,247)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    55,567 miles
    Test number
    980067231408
    • MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  7. Pass54,320 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    54,320 miles
    Test number
    796878349951
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to legal limit on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail54,311 miles (+1,818)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,311 miles
    Test number
    969164793248
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to legal limit on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass52,493 miles (+1,761)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    52,493 miles
    Test number
    357554754740
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass50,732 miles (+90)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    50,732 miles
    Test number
    716536649351

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass50,642 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2018
    Odometer
    50,642 miles
    Test number
    770985030241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail50,641 miles (+772)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,641 miles
    Test number
    895441427211
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  13. Pass49,869 miles (+154)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2017
    Odometer
    49,869 miles
    Test number
    951992900668
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and split outer sidewall (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass49,715 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    49,715 miles
    Test number
    267162815107
    • 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)

  15. Fail49,715 miles (+20)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,715 miles
    Test number
    788342215134
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • 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)

  16. Pass49,695 miles (+18)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    49,695 miles
    Test number
    505101324070
    • 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)

  17. Pass49,677 miles (+1,003)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2012
    Odometer
    49,677 miles
    Test number
    246553001132
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  18. Pass48,674 miles (+181)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2011
    Odometer
    48,674 miles
    Test number
    294685600422
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

  19. Pass48,493 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2010
    Odometer
    48,493 miles
    Test number
    883799629115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail48,493 miles (+1,081)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,493 miles
    Test number
    394045919127
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (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.C.1b)

  21. Pass47,412 miles (+543)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2009
    Odometer
    47,412 miles
    Test number
    752964128112
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
    • NoteOil leak

  22. Pass46,869 miles2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    46,869 miles
    Test number
    894300087041
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (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.C.1b)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBoth wiper arms worn
    • NoteTied wireing loom away from steering uj

Questions about T305 VNU

Does T305 VNU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T305 VNU is valid until 16 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on T305 VNU?
The MOT on T305 VNU is valid until 16 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T305 VNU done?
T305 VNU was recorded at 63,365 miles at its MOT on 10 Oct 2025, an average of 889 miles a year.
Has T305 VNU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T305 VNU has failed 4 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Nov 2019.
Has the mileage on T305 VNU 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 T305 VNU find?
T305 VNU passed its latest MOT on 10 Oct 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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