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TVR Chimaera

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 3,952 cc

T471 SSFMOT history

T471 SSF is a blue petrol TVR Chimaera first used on 14 Apr 1999. Its MOT is valid until 21 Jul 2027 and it has passed 21 of 25 MOT tests, with 47,675 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 21 Jul 2027
Mileage
47,675 mi
At MOT on 16 Jul 2026
MOT tests
25
21 passed · 4 failed
Per year
1,261 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T471 SSF
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
14 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T471 SSF was last recorded at 47,675 miles on 16 Jul 2026, 535 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
47,140 miles · 22 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
535 miles
Average per year
1,261 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 47,675 miles
  • 2025 – 47,140 miles
  • 2024 – 46,841 miles
  • 2023 – 46,078 miles
  • 2022 – 45,538 miles
  • 2021 – 45,133 miles
  • 2020 – 44,610 miles
  • 2019 – 43,815 miles
  • 2018 – 42,670 miles
  • 2017 – 41,539 miles
  • 2016 – 40,392 miles
  • 2015 – 39,352 miles
  • 2014 – 37,751 miles
  • 2013 – 36,508 miles
  • 2012 – 35,694 miles
  • 2011 – 33,937 miles
  • 2010 – 33,333 miles
  • 2009 – 31,948 miles
  • 2008 – 29,308 miles
  • 2007 – 24,461 miles
  • 2006 – 22,348 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass47,675 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.

  • Stop lamp(s) all not working

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2018–2020

Full MOT history

25 tests since 14 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass47,675 miles (+535)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    47,675 miles
    Test number
    355403098810

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass47,140 miles (+24)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    47,140 miles
    Test number
    740491252691

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail47,116 miles (+275)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,116 miles
    Test number
    241073461727
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Pass46,841 miles (+763)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    46,841 miles
    Test number
    791992344042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass46,078 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    46,078 miles
    Test number
    861164772301

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail46,078 miles (+540)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,078 miles
    Test number
    726331282912
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
  7. Pass45,538 miles (+405)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    45,538 miles
    Test number
    150280761374
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  8. Pass45,133 miles (+523)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    45,133 miles
    Test number
    311858672391
    • MinorOffside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  9. Pass44,610 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    44,610 miles
    Test number
    331505005291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail44,610 miles (+795)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,610 miles
    Test number
    427326869344
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
  11. Pass43,815 miles (+1,145)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    43,815 miles
    Test number
    307535200542
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  12. Pass42,670 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    42,670 miles
    Test number
    522204274282
    • MinorBrake fluid warning lamp defective (1.1.10 (f))
  13. Fail42,670 miles (+1,131)1 dangerous1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,670 miles
    Test number
    838906843887
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MinorBrake fluid warning lamp defective (1.1.10 (f))
  14. Pass41,539 miles (+1,147)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    41,539 miles
    Test number
    668969813130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass40,392 miles (+1,040)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    40,392 miles
    Test number
    499909537234
    • AdvisoryRear discs corroded on inside
  16. Pass39,352 miles (+1,601)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    39,352 miles
    Test number
    346520885115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass37,751 miles (+1,243)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    37,751 miles
    Test number
    625480974139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass36,508 miles (+814)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    36,508 miles
    Test number
    256950253432

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass35,694 miles (+1,757)1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    35,694 miles
    Test number
    565031682129
    • NoteCoolant leak
  20. Pass33,937 miles (+604)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    33,937 miles
    Test number
    309991681134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass33,333 miles (+1,385)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    33,333 miles
    Test number
    310163350105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass31,948 miles (+2,640)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    31,948 miles
    Test number
    741391379154
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteOil leak
  23. Pass29,308 miles (+4,847)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    29,308 miles
    Test number
    221842878174
    • NoteOil leak
  24. Pass24,461 miles (+2,113)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    24,461 miles
    Test number
    361739577136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass22,348 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    22,348 miles
    Test number
    680495466176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T471 SSF

Does T471 SSF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T471 SSF is valid until 21 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on T471 SSF?
The MOT on T471 SSF is valid until 21 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T471 SSF done?
T471 SSF was recorded at 47,675 miles at its MOT on 16 Jul 2026, an average of 1,261 miles a year.
Has T471 SSF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T471 SSF has failed 4 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on T471 SSF 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 T471 SSF find?
T471 SSF passed its latest MOT on 16 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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