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TVR Chimaera

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 3,952 cc

T40 VRRMOT history

T40 VRR is a blue petrol TVR Chimaera first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 27 Jul 2027 and it has passed 21 of 27 MOT tests, with 63,478 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 27 Jul 2027
Mileage
63,478 mi
At MOT on 14 Jul 2026
MOT tests
27
21 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,460 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T40 VRR
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
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T40 VRR was last recorded at 63,478 miles on 14 Jul 2026, 1,402 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
62,076 miles · 22 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
1,402 miles
Average per year
2,460 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 63,478 miles
  • 2025 – 62,076 miles
  • 2024 – 60,481 miles
  • 2023 – 58,742 miles
  • 2022 – 57,104 miles
  • 2021 – 55,388 miles
  • 2020 – 53,296 miles
  • 2019 – 52,907 miles
  • 2018 – 51,028 miles
  • 2016 – 47,105 miles
  • 2015 – 44,676 miles
  • 2014 – 42,394 miles
  • 2013 – 39,201 miles
  • 2012 – 36,550 miles
  • 2011 – 33,615 miles
  • 2010 – 30,690 miles
  • 2009 – 27,064 miles
  • 2008 – 22,490 miles
  • 2007 – 17,080 miles
  • 2006 – 15,152 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass63,478 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

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

    Failure3 MOTs, 2007–2018

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

    Failure3 MOTs, 2007–2018

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

    Failure2 MOTs, 2008–2018

Full MOT history

27 tests since 21 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass63,478 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    63,478 miles
    Test number
    680403317581

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail63,478 miles (+1,402)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,478 miles
    Test number
    295090267226
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass62,076 miles (+1,595)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    62,076 miles
    Test number
    387741737249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass60,481 miles (+1,739)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    60,481 miles
    Test number
    721047527308

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass58,742 miles (+1,638)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    58,742 miles
    Test number
    667363262858

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass57,104 miles (+1,716)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    57,104 miles
    Test number
    924241101947
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + perished (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + perished (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass55,388 miles (+103)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    55,388 miles
    Test number
    362534743926

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail55,285 miles (+1,989)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,285 miles
    Test number
    779764431303
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits 2.330 (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits 560 (8.2.1.2 (b))

  9. Pass53,296 miles (+389)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    53,296 miles
    Test number
    448931297139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass52,907 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    52,907 miles
    Test number
    346488069615

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail52,907 miles (+1,879)3 major1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,907 miles
    Test number
    907074381319
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too high both headlights too high adjusted in test (4.1.2 (a))

  12. Pass51,028 miles (+1,764)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    51,028 miles
    Test number
    357336151941

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass49,264 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    49,264 miles
    Test number
    697882246046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail49,263 miles (+2,158)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,263 miles
    Test number
    414249101400
    • 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)

  15. Pass47,105 miles (+2,429)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    47,105 miles
    Test number
    369904631797

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass44,676 miles (+2,282)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    44,676 miles
    Test number
    320238826521

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass42,394 miles (+3,193)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    42,394 miles
    Test number
    635764604375

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass39,201 miles (+2,651)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    39,201 miles
    Test number
    295347593247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass36,550 miles (+2,935)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    36,550 miles
    Test number
    695438692262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass33,615 miles (+2,925)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    33,615 miles
    Test number
    877837091224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass30,690 miles (+3,626)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    30,690 miles
    Test number
    844689390238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass27,064 miles (+4,574)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    27,064 miles
    Test number
    631767929321

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass22,490 miles (+13)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    22,490 miles
    Test number
    713393448347

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail22,477 miles (+5,397)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,477 miles
    Test number
    674059238332
    • 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)

  25. Pass17,080 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    17,080 miles
    Test number
    302718508093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail17,080 miles (+1,928)3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,080 miles
    Test number
    651391767373
    • 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)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteAll four rear cv gaiters split

  27. Pass15,152 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    15,152 miles
    Test number
    101545726360

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T40 VRR

Does T40 VRR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T40 VRR is valid until 27 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on T40 VRR?
The MOT on T40 VRR is valid until 27 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T40 VRR done?
T40 VRR was recorded at 63,478 miles at its MOT on 14 Jul 2026, an average of 2,460 miles a year.
Has T40 VRR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T40 VRR has failed 6 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on T40 VRR 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 T40 VRR find?
T40 VRR passed its latest MOT on 14 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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