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TVR Chimaera

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 3,952 cc

T4 LTRMOT history

T4 LTR is a red petrol TVR Chimaera first used on 15 May 1999. Its MOT is valid until 15 Jan 2027 and it has passed 21 of 26 MOT tests, with 51,646 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 15 Jan 2027
Mileage
51,646 mi
At MOT on 12 Jan 2026
MOT tests
26
21 passed · 5 failed
Per year
699 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T4 LTR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
TVR
Model
Chimaera
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,952 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
15 May 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T4 LTR was last recorded at 51,646 miles on 12 Jan 2026, 147 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
51,499 miles · 10 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
147 miles
Average per year
699 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 51,646 miles
  • 2025 – 51,499 miles
  • 2024 – 51,284 miles
  • 2023 – 51,157 miles
  • 2022 – 50,948 miles
  • 2021 – 50,602 miles
  • 2020 – 50,490 miles
  • 2019 – 50,194 miles
  • 2018 – 49,603 miles
  • 2017 – 49,288 miles
  • 2016 – 49,154 miles
  • 2015 – 48,979 miles
  • 2014 – 48,773 miles
  • 2013 – 48,525 miles
  • 2011 – 48,228 miles
  • 2010 – 46,788 miles
  • 2009 – 45,031 miles
  • 2008 – 43,222 miles
  • 2007 – 42,923 miles
  • 2006 – 42,142 miles
  • 2005 – 37,522 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass51,646 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Drive shaft outer boot insecure
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive From diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

Full MOT history

26 tests since 31 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass51,646 miles (+147)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    51,646 miles
    Test number
    240223251896
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Drive shaft outer boot insecure
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive From diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Pass51,499 miles (+215)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    51,499 miles
    Test number
    361493640035
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Drive shaft rubber boot insecure
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive From rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Pass51,284 miles (+127)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    51,284 miles
    Test number
    906580051228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass51,157 miles (+209)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    51,157 miles
    Test number
    767941332475

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass50,948 miles (+346)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    50,948 miles
    Test number
    498999940632

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass50,602 miles (+112)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    50,602 miles
    Test number
    968981255966

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass50,490 miles (+296)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    50,490 miles
    Test number
    606225297694
    • AdvisoryHydraulic leak, but not excessive power steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  8. Pass50,194 miles (+591)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    50,194 miles
    Test number
    593600240531
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive power steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  9. Pass49,603 miles (+315)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    49,603 miles
    Test number
    267202658169
    • AdvisoryBolt missing front exhaust bracket
    • AdvisorySlight power steering fluid leak
  10. Pass49,288 miles (+134)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    49,288 miles
    Test number
    348829491426

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass49,154 miles (+175)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    49,154 miles
    Test number
    162709583988
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear drive shaft outer boot split
  12. Pass48,979 miles (+206)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    48,979 miles
    Test number
    318293305196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass48,773 miles (+248)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    48,773 miles
    Test number
    525786904112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass48,525 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    48,525 miles
    Test number
    256976403158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail48,524 miles (+296)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,524 miles
    Test number
    565695303116
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
  16. Pass48,228 miles (+1,440)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    48,228 miles
    Test number
    117114601350

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass46,788 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    46,788 miles
    Test number
    801647220312
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
  18. Fail46,788 miles (+1,757)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,788 miles
    Test number
    320716020373
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
  19. Pass45,031 miles (+1,809)1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    45,031 miles
    Test number
    662547729385
    • NoteNearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
  20. Pass43,222 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    43,222 miles
    Test number
    612224308356

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail43,222 miles (+299)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,222 miles
    Test number
    543194608396
    • FailureNearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
  22. Pass42,923 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    42,923 miles
    Test number
    154362507300

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail42,923 miles (+781)3 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,923 miles
    Test number
    561102707397
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteRec n/s o/s outer chassie showing signs of corrosion rec wax oil
    • NoteRec track rod end gaitter split
  24. Pass42,142 miles (+4,620)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    42,142 miles
    Test number
    491673706382
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
  25. Pass37,522 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    37,522 miles
    Test number
    173336205349

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail37,522 miles6 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,522 miles
    Test number
    762174805329
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailurePower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about T4 LTR

Does T4 LTR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T4 LTR is valid until 15 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on T4 LTR?
The MOT on T4 LTR is valid until 15 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T4 LTR done?
T4 LTR was recorded at 51,646 miles at its MOT on 12 Jan 2026, an average of 699 miles a year.
Has T4 LTR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T4 LTR has failed 5 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Apr 2013.
Has the mileage on T4 LTR 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 T4 LTR find?
T4 LTR passed its latest MOT on 12 Jan 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear drive shaft outer boot insecure; oil leak, but not excessive from diff.

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