TVR Chimaera
Black · Petrol · 1999 · 4,997 cc
T325 SBJMOT history
T325 SBJ is a black petrol TVR Chimaera first used on 6 Apr 1999. Its MOT expired on 9 May 2024 and it has passed 11 of 17 MOT tests, with 39,179 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 May 2023.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 9 May 2024
- Mileage
- 39,179 mi
- At MOT on 10 May 2023
- MOT tests
- 17
- 11 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 666 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T325 SBJ
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- TVR
- Model
- Chimaera
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 4,997 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 6 Apr 1999
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 9 May 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 10 May 2023 (Pass)
Mileage history
T325 SBJ was last recorded at 39,179 miles on 10 May 2023, 21 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 May 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 39,158 miles · 5 May 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 21 miles
- Average per year
- 666 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 39,179 miles
- 2022 – 39,145 miles
- 2015 – 38,781 miles
- 2014 – 37,449 miles
- 2013 – 34,847 miles
- 2012 – 33,110 miles
- 2011 – 32,799 miles
- 2010 – 32,364 miles
- 2009 – 31,412 miles
- 2008 – 30,325 miles
- 2007 – 28,951 miles
- 2006 – 27,779 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass39,179 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2015
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil
Advisory2 MOTs, 2014
Full MOT history
17 tests since 31 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass39,179 miles (+21)
- MOT expiry
- 9 May 2024
- Odometer
- 39,179 miles
- Test number
- 613158116257
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail39,158 miles (+13)3 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 39,158 miles
- Test number
- 300391085702
- MajorDriver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. drivers seat seized (6.2.5 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced not fully welded (6.1.1 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryFront both front brake hose flexi pipes not supported
- AdvisoryFront both front tyres rubbing on body
Fail39,145 miles (+364)8 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 39,145 miles
- Test number
- 893896743346
- MajorEmissions not tested engine miss firing (8.2.1.2 (d))
- MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced x 2 (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x both arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x both arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all rear of chassis both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass38,781 miles (+243)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 38,781 miles
- Test number
- 218880695122
- AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Fail38,538 miles (+1,089)2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 38,538 miles
- Test number
- 619730875114
- FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- FailureRegistration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)
- AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Pass37,449 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 37,449 miles
- Test number
- 276608494453
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Fail37,449 miles (+2,602)3 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 37,449 miles
- Test number
- 147061194142
- FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Pass34,847 miles (+1,737)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 34,847 miles
- Test number
- 608815943125
- AdvisoryNearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Pass33,110 miles (+311)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 33,110 miles
- Test number
- 928952872190
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass32,799 miles (+435)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 32,799 miles
- Test number
- 228598601124
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass32,364 miles (+952)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Oct 2011
- Odometer
- 32,364 miles
- Test number
- 744481290261
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass31,412 miles (+1,087)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jun 2010
- Odometer
- 31,412 miles
- Test number
- 402126279171
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass30,325 miles (+5)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jun 2009
- Odometer
- 30,325 miles
- Test number
- 524045368151
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail30,320 miles (+1,369)2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 30,320 miles
- Test number
- 554743668174
- FailureNearside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)
- FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
- AdvisoryOffside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Pass28,951 miles
- MOT expiry
- 9 Apr 2008
- Odometer
- 28,951 miles
- Test number
- 241660907405
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail28,951 miles (+1,172)2 dangerous3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 28,951 miles
- Test number
- 694425497004
- DangerousNearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
- DangerousNearside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
- FailureBrake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
- FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)
Pass27,779 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2007
- Odometer
- 27,779 miles
- Test number
- 862500096004
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Questions about T325 SBJ
- Does T325 SBJ currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on T325 SBJ expired on 9 May 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on T325 SBJ?
- The MOT on T325 SBJ expired on 9 May 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has T325 SBJ done?
- T325 SBJ was recorded at 39,179 miles at its MOT on 10 May 2023, an average of 666 miles a year.
- Has T325 SBJ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T325 SBJ has failed 6 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 5 May 2023.
- Has the mileage on T325 SBJ 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 T325 SBJ find?
- T325 SBJ passed its latest MOT on 10 May 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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