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TVR Chimaera

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 4,988 cc

T500 DPOMOT history

T500 DPO is a blue petrol TVR Chimaera first used on 1 Apr 1999. Its MOT is valid until 25 May 2027 and it has passed 22 of 24 MOT tests, with 78,553 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 25 May 2027
Mileage
78,553 mi
At MOT on 15 May 2026
MOT tests
24
22 passed · 2 failed
Per year
2,102 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T500 DPO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
TVR
Model
Chimaera
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,988 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 May 2027
Latest MOT test
15 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T500 DPO was last recorded at 78,553 miles on 15 May 2026, 606 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
77,947 miles · 3 May 2025
Between the last two tests
606 miles
Average per year
2,102 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 78,553 miles
  • 2025 – 77,947 miles
  • 2024 – 77,232 miles
  • 2023 – 76,355 miles
  • 2022 – 75,385 miles
  • 2021 – 74,773 miles
  • 2020 – 74,209 miles
  • 2019 – 73,000 miles
  • 2018 – 71,902 miles
  • 2017 – 71,077 miles
  • 2016 – 69,572 miles
  • 2015 – 68,495 miles
  • 2014 – 66,066 miles
  • 2013 – 64,212 miles
  • 2012 – 62,613 miles
  • 2011 – 60,547 miles
  • 2010 – 55,248 miles
  • 2009 – 47,716 miles
  • 2007 – 38,297 miles
  • 2006 – 37,080 miles
  • 2005 – 35,489 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass78,553 miles
  • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive transmission box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 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.

  • Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

  • Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

Full MOT history

24 tests since 17 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass78,553 miles (+606)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2027
    Odometer
    78,553 miles
    Test number
    491677118260
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive transmission box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass77,947 miles (+715)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2026
    Odometer
    77,947 miles
    Test number
    716012004771
    • MinorOffside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryMinor underbody surface corrosion

  3. Pass77,232 miles (+877)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2025
    Odometer
    77,232 miles
    Test number
    752757195893
    • MinorNearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass76,355 miles (+970)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2024
    Odometer
    76,355 miles
    Test number
    842206004642
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak

  5. Pass75,385 miles (+612)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2023
    Odometer
    75,385 miles
    Test number
    338928925841
    • MinorNearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated perished (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated perished (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass74,773 miles (+564)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2022
    Odometer
    74,773 miles
    Test number
    494808598418
    • MinorNearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated perishing (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated perishing (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass74,209 miles (+1,209)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2021
    Odometer
    74,209 miles
    Test number
    908563390261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass73,000 miles (+1,098)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    73,000 miles
    Test number
    198388978881
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass71,902 miles (+111)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2019
    Odometer
    71,902 miles
    Test number
    141567285353
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  10. Pass71,791 miles (+714)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2019
    Odometer
    71,791 miles
    Test number
    384039245141
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened INNER FACE (3.5.1i)

  11. Pass71,077 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2018
    Odometer
    71,077 miles
    Test number
    169363010443

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail71,077 miles (+1,505)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,077 miles
    Test number
    888890313808
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  13. Pass69,572 miles (+1,077)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2017
    Odometer
    69,572 miles
    Test number
    875834081848

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass68,495 miles (+2,429)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2016
    Odometer
    68,495 miles
    Test number
    999985625198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass66,066 miles (+1,854)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    66,066 miles
    Test number
    227749014156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass64,212 miles (+1,599)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    64,212 miles
    Test number
    459164883004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass62,613 miles (+2,066)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    62,613 miles
    Test number
    658665802192
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

  18. Pass60,547 miles (+96)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    60,547 miles
    Test number
    535112111167
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteO/s/r & n/s/r inner brake disc corroded on brake face

  19. Fail60,451 miles (+5,203)1 failure2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,451 miles
    Test number
    668789791007
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteO/s/r & n/s/r inner brake disc corroded on brake face

  20. Pass55,248 miles (+7,532)1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    55,248 miles
    Test number
    292530100486
    • NoteHand brake over adjusted.

  21. Pass47,716 miles (+9,419)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    47,716 miles
    Test number
    191704409144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass38,297 miles (+1,217)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    38,297 miles
    Test number
    743179127221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass37,080 miles (+1,591)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    37,080 miles
    Test number
    962963626250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass35,489 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    35,489 miles
    Test number
    744131925307

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T500 DPO

Does T500 DPO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T500 DPO is valid until 25 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on T500 DPO?
The MOT on T500 DPO is valid until 25 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T500 DPO done?
T500 DPO was recorded at 78,553 miles at its MOT on 15 May 2026, an average of 2,102 miles a year.
Has T500 DPO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T500 DPO has failed 2 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 2 May 2017.
Has the mileage on T500 DPO 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 T500 DPO find?
T500 DPO passed its latest MOT on 15 May 2026 with 2 advisories: fluid leak, but not excessive transmission box; oil leak, but not excessive.

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