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TVR Chimaera

Purple · Petrol · 1999 · 4,546 cc

T47 SGPMOT history

T47 SGP is a purple petrol TVR Chimaera first used on 1 Apr 1999. Its MOT is valid until 5 Jan 2027 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 72,675 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 5 Jan 2027
Mileage
72,675 mi
At MOT on 12 Dec 2025
MOT tests
28
20 passed · 8 failed
Per year
1,553 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T47 SGP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
TVR
Model
Chimaera
Colour
Purple
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,546 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T47 SGP was last recorded at 72,675 miles on 12 Dec 2025, 1,003 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
71,672 miles · 10 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
1,003 miles
Average per year
1,553 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 72,675 miles
  • 2024 – 71,672 miles
  • 2023 – 71,338 miles
  • 2021 – 70,467 miles
  • 2020 – 69,848 miles
  • 2019 – 69,541 miles
  • 2018 – 69,057 miles
  • 2017 – 68,550 miles
  • 2016 – 67,722 miles
  • 2015 – 66,523 miles
  • 2014 – 65,768 miles
  • 2013 – 63,896 miles
  • 2012 – 60,123 miles
  • 2011 – 56,798 miles
  • 2010 – 54,168 miles
  • 2009 – 48,832 miles
  • 2008 – 43,514 miles
  • 2007 – 43,332 miles
  • 2006 – 42,405 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass72,675 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 9 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 9 MOTs since 2019

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 has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory11 MOTs, 2009–2017

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Oil leak

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

28 tests since 16 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass72,675 miles (+1,003)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    72,675 miles
    Test number
    800017987910
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass71,672 miles (+334)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    71,672 miles
    Test number
    173580320470
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass71,338 miles (+425)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    71,338 miles
    Test number
    876317885757
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  4. Pass70,913 miles (+446)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    70,913 miles
    Test number
    756779782626
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryO/s front brake slightly binding

  5. Pass70,467 miles (+619)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    70,467 miles
    Test number
    938073797302
    • AdvisoryBonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass69,848 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    69,848 miles
    Test number
    428400126320
    • AdvisoryBonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail69,848 miles (+307)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,848 miles
    Test number
    395539246879
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass69,541 miles (+3)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    69,541 miles
    Test number
    710055985875
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail69,538 miles (+481)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,538 miles
    Test number
    444197367209
    • MajorNearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryO/s cv gaiter slightly deteriorated

  10. Pass69,057 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    69,057 miles
    Test number
    746713247630
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  11. Fail69,057 miles (+507)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,057 miles
    Test number
    722985942877
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  12. Pass68,550 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    68,550 miles
    Test number
    188288996568
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear drive shaft gaitors deteriorated

  13. Fail68,550 miles (+828)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,550 miles
    Test number
    946943082339
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear drive shaft gaitors deteriorated

  14. Pass67,722 miles (+1,199)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    67,722 miles
    Test number
    227001730136
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear drive shaft gaiters deteriorated

  15. Pass66,523 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    66,523 miles
    Test number
    867574705225
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteOil leak

  16. Fail66,523 miles (+755)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,523 miles
    Test number
    849421505248
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • NoteOil leak

  17. Pass65,768 miles (+1,872)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    65,768 miles
    Test number
    217902784190
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • NoteOil leak

  18. Pass63,896 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    63,896 miles
    Test number
    347481303230
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteOil leak

  19. Fail63,896 miles (+3,773)4 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,896 miles
    Test number
    687398863129
    • FailureFuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteOil leak

  20. Pass60,123 miles (+3,325)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    60,123 miles
    Test number
    426728482146
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • NoteOil leak

  21. Pass56,798 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    56,798 miles
    Test number
    527394671101
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

  22. Fail56,798 miles (+2,630)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,798 miles
    Test number
    327574371133
    • FailureNearside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

  23. Pass54,168 miles (+5,336)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    54,168 miles
    Test number
    441070470137
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteOil leak

  24. Pass48,832 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    48,832 miles
    Test number
    570653579140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail48,831 miles (+5,317)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,831 miles
    Test number
    274347169139
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailurePower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  26. Pass43,514 miles (+182)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    43,514 miles
    Test number
    433259068130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass43,332 miles (+927)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    43,332 miles
    Test number
    272237337473

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass42,405 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    42,405 miles
    Test number
    384297166105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T47 SGP

Does T47 SGP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T47 SGP is valid until 5 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on T47 SGP?
The MOT on T47 SGP is valid until 5 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T47 SGP done?
T47 SGP was recorded at 72,675 miles at its MOT on 12 Dec 2025, an average of 1,553 miles a year.
Has T47 SGP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T47 SGP has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Oct 2020.
Has the mileage on T47 SGP 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 T47 SGP find?
T47 SGP passed its latest MOT on 12 Dec 2025 with 2 advisories: oil leak, but not excessive; oil leak, but not excessive.

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