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TVR Chimaera

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 4,546 cc

T35 NBLMOT history

T35 NBL is a blue petrol TVR Chimaera first used on 1 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 27 Jan 2027 and it has passed 18 of 22 MOT tests, with 48,304 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 27 Jan 2027
Mileage
48,304 mi
At MOT on 28 Jan 2026
MOT tests
22
18 passed · 4 failed
Per year
1,185 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T35 NBL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
TVR
Model
Chimaera
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,546 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T35 NBL was last recorded at 48,304 miles on 28 Jan 2026, 1,618 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Apr 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
46,686 miles · 5 Apr 2023
Between the last two tests
1,618 miles
Average per year
1,185 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 48,304 miles
  • 2023 – 46,686 miles
  • 2021 – 44,824 miles
  • 2020 – 44,710 miles
  • 2019 – 44,198 miles
  • 2018 – 43,337 miles
  • 2017 – 42,572 miles
  • 2016 – 42,271 miles
  • 2015 – 40,956 miles
  • 2014 – 39,860 miles
  • 2013 – 39,776 miles
  • 2012 – 34,651 miles
  • 2011 – 30,118 miles
  • 2010 – 28,410 miles
  • 2008 – 28,410 miles
  • 2007 – 28,410 miles
  • 2006 – 27,600 miles
  • 2005 – 24,132 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass48,304 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.

  • Exhaust noisy

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2013

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2013

  • Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2010

  • Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2010

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2013

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

Full MOT history

22 tests since 2 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass48,304 miles (+1,618)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    48,304 miles
    Test number
    880255101200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass46,686 miles (+1,862)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    46,686 miles
    Test number
    594650276037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass44,824 miles (+114)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    44,824 miles
    Test number
    101606982070
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass44,710 miles (+512)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    44,710 miles
    Test number
    674798874161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass44,198 miles (+861)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    44,198 miles
    Test number
    602164471971

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass43,337 miles (+765)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    43,337 miles
    Test number
    681774008579

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass42,572 miles (+301)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    42,572 miles
    Test number
    619621507685

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass42,271 miles (+1,315)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    42,271 miles
    Test number
    810005665197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass40,956 miles (+1,096)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    40,956 miles
    Test number
    545946015001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass39,860 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    39,860 miles
    Test number
    909372724050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail39,858 miles (+82)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,858 miles
    Test number
    457992424026
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Outer Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Outer Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

  12. Pass39,776 miles (+5,125)13 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    39,776 miles
    Test number
    468436323447
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteN/S and O/S chassis corroded
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBoth offside rear and nearside outer rear cv boots split

  13. Pass34,651 miles (+4,533)7 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    34,651 miles
    Test number
    699111672240
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteOil leak

  14. Pass30,118 miles (+1,708)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    30,118 miles
    Test number
    127874671270
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • NoteOil leak

  15. Pass28,410 miles8 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    28,410 miles
    Test number
    164735280071
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteRear outer driveshaft gaiters split

  16. Fail28,410 miles4 failures8 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,410 miles
    Test number
    182954680412
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteRear outer driveshaft gaiters split

  17. Fail28,410 miles1 repaired6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,410 miles
    Test number
    284098278275
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • NoteBoth Rear Outer CV Boots Split

  18. Pass28,410 miles6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    28,410 miles
    Test number
    814938478220
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • NoteBoth Rear Outer CV Boots Split

  19. Pass28,410 miles (+810)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    28,410 miles
    Test number
    510347477282
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Fail27,600 miles2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,600 miles
    Test number
    142559256267
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  21. Pass27,600 miles (+3,468)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    27,600 miles
    Test number
    430509756250
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  22. Pass24,132 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    24,132 miles
    Test number
    270385945241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T35 NBL

Does T35 NBL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T35 NBL is valid until 27 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on T35 NBL?
The MOT on T35 NBL is valid until 27 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T35 NBL done?
T35 NBL was recorded at 48,304 miles at its MOT on 28 Jan 2026, an average of 1,185 miles a year.
Has T35 NBL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T35 NBL has failed 4 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Jan 2014.
Has the mileage on T35 NBL 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 T35 NBL find?
T35 NBL passed its latest MOT on 28 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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