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TVR Chimaera

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 3,952 cc

T49 NBLMOT history

T49 NBL is a blue petrol TVR Chimaera first used on 19 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 5 May 2027 and it has passed 21 of 23 MOT tests, with 83,841 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 5 May 2027
Mileage
83,841 mi
At MOT on 6 May 2026
MOT tests
23
21 passed · 2 failed
Per year
2,075 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T49 NBL
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
19 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 May 2027
Latest MOT test
6 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T49 NBL was last recorded at 83,841 miles on 6 May 2026, 924 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
82,917 miles · 17 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
924 miles
Average per year
2,075 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 83,841 miles
  • 2025 – 82,917 miles
  • 2024 – 82,479 miles
  • 2023 – 82,239 miles
  • 2022 – 81,629 miles
  • 2021 – 80,823 miles
  • 2020 – 80,699 miles
  • 2019 – 79,419 miles
  • 2018 – 76,878 miles
  • 2017 – 73,419 miles
  • 2016 – 67,876 miles
  • 2015 – 66,084 miles
  • 2014 – 63,042 miles
  • 2013 – 61,459 miles
  • 2012 – 58,372 miles
  • 2011 – 55,675 miles
  • 2010 – 53,626 miles
  • 2009 – 51,450 miles
  • 2008 – 49,719 miles
  • 2007 – 45,432 miles
  • 2006 – 42,700 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass83,841 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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.

  • Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

Full MOT history

23 tests since 8 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass83,841 miles (+924)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2027
    Odometer
    83,841 miles
    Test number
    891921676777
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass82,917 miles (+438)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    82,917 miles
    Test number
    873696496165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass82,479 miles (+240)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    82,479 miles
    Test number
    197047115449

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass82,239 miles (+610)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    82,239 miles
    Test number
    864531739499

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass81,629 miles (+806)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    81,629 miles
    Test number
    333545610732

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass80,823 miles (+124)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    80,823 miles
    Test number
    605351623313
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear suspension very rigid
    • AdvisorySteering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

  7. Pass80,699 miles (+1,280)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    80,699 miles
    Test number
    166302799333
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms rear bushes slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Pass79,419 miles (+2,541)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    79,419 miles
    Test number
    375387464650
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly damaged (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering rack wet

  9. Pass76,878 miles (+3,459)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    76,878 miles
    Test number
    134484033455
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak slight oil leak
    • AdvisorySlight seepage from steering rack

  10. Pass73,419 miles (+5,543)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    73,419 miles
    Test number
    209791475972
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside disc pitted on inner face - strong advisory (3.5.1i)

  11. Pass67,876 miles (+1,792)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    67,876 miles
    Test number
    309366736061
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  12. Pass66,084 miles (+3,042)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    66,084 miles
    Test number
    259424285009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass63,042 miles (+1,583)1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    63,042 miles
    Test number
    189589364496
    • NoteNearside front tyre slightly perished

  14. Pass61,459 miles (+3,087)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    61,459 miles
    Test number
    137544973438

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail58,372 miles2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,372 miles
    Test number
    185595262489
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  16. Pass58,372 miles (+2,697)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    58,372 miles
    Test number
    186495262425
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  17. Pass55,675 miles (+2,049)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    55,675 miles
    Test number
    395964161046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass53,626 miles (+2,176)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    53,626 miles
    Test number
    963240970033
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

  19. Pass51,450 miles (+1,731)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    51,450 miles
    Test number
    574285289042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass49,719 miles (+4,287)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    49,719 miles
    Test number
    502412998134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass45,432 miles (+2,732)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    45,432 miles
    Test number
    543431587101
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass42,700 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    42,700 miles
    Test number
    631053096168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail42,700 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,700 miles
    Test number
    252079486119
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Questions about T49 NBL

Does T49 NBL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T49 NBL is valid until 5 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on T49 NBL?
The MOT on T49 NBL is valid until 5 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T49 NBL done?
T49 NBL was recorded at 83,841 miles at its MOT on 6 May 2026, an average of 2,075 miles a year.
Has T49 NBL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T49 NBL has failed 2 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Mar 2012.
Has the mileage on T49 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 T49 NBL find?
T49 NBL passed its latest MOT on 6 May 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing.

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