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TVR Chimaera

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 3,952 cc

T475 SSFMOT history

T475 SSF is a silver petrol TVR Chimaera first used on 2 Jul 1999. Its MOT is valid until 16 Jul 2027 and it has passed 14 of 19 MOT tests, with 31,387 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 16 Jul 2027
Mileage
31,387 mi
At MOT on 17 Jul 2026
MOT tests
19
14 passed · 5 failed
Per year
775 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T475 SSF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
TVR
Model
Chimaera
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,952 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
2 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T475 SSF was last recorded at 31,387 miles on 17 Jul 2026, 573 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Jul 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 16 Feb 2015: 29,433 miles, lower than 29,463 miles on 14 Feb 2014.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
30,814 miles · 24 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
573 miles
Average per year
775 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 31,387 miles
  • 2024 – 30,814 miles
  • 2023 – 30,657 miles
  • 2022 – 30,153 miles
  • 2015 – 29,433 miles
  • 2014 – 29,463 miles
  • 2012 – 28,737 miles
  • 2011 – 28,273 miles
  • 2010 – 26,586 miles
  • 2009 – 25,536 miles
  • 2008 – 20,693 miles
  • 2007 – 16,017 miles
  • 2006 – 15,499 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass31,387 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 emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2008–2014

  • Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008

Full MOT history

19 tests since 12 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass31,387 miles (+573)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    31,387 miles
    Test number
    609692615954

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass30,814 miles (+157)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    30,814 miles
    Test number
    245071271838

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass30,657 miles (+504)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    30,657 miles
    Test number
    119730881332
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  4. Pass30,153 miles (+122)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    30,153 miles
    Test number
    474726452883

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail30,031 miles (+598)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,031 miles
    Test number
    401585042522
    • MajorEmissions not tested exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  6. Pass29,433 miles (-30)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    29,433 miles
    Test number
    518037645001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass29,463 miles (+42)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    29,463 miles
    Test number
    779915044077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail29,421 miles (+684)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,421 miles
    Test number
    685599804086
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  9. Pass28,737 miles (+464)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    28,737 miles
    Test number
    688658732300
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  10. Pass28,273 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    28,273 miles
    Test number
    459733131440
    • NoteTop steering bush worn

  11. Fail28,273 miles (+1,687)3 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,273 miles
    Test number
    555973431314
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteTop steering bush worn

  12. Pass26,586 miles (+1,050)
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    26,586 miles
    Test number
    453243960420

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass25,536 miles (+4,843)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    25,536 miles
    Test number
    434634149460

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass20,693 miles (+28)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    20,693 miles
    Test number
    731758558339
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteN/s/front inner rackend has slight play in it

  15. Fail20,665 miles (+4,648)4 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,665 miles
    Test number
    662893858324
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteN/s/front inner rackend has slight play in it
    • NoteN/s/front tyre starting to crack in the tread pattern

  16. Pass16,017 miles (+502)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    16,017 miles
    Test number
    232777777245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass15,515 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    15,515 miles
    Test number
    172320417403

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail15,500 miles (+1)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    15,500 miles
    Test number
    164440217485
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

  19. Pass15,499 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    15,499 miles
    Test number
    431262116079
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Questions about T475 SSF

Does T475 SSF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T475 SSF is valid until 16 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on T475 SSF?
The MOT on T475 SSF is valid until 16 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T475 SSF done?
T475 SSF was recorded at 31,387 miles at its MOT on 17 Jul 2026, an average of 775 miles a year.
Has T475 SSF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T475 SSF has failed 5 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Feb 2022.
Has the mileage on T475 SSF ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 16 Feb 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T475 SSF find?
T475 SSF passed its latest MOT on 17 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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