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TVR Chimaera

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 4,997 cc

T500 EPMMOT history

T500 EPM is a blue petrol TVR Chimaera first used on 1 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 9 Apr 2027 and it has passed 20 of 23 MOT tests, with 57,469 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 9 Apr 2027
Mileage
57,469 mi
At MOT on 25 Mar 2026
MOT tests
23
20 passed · 3 failed
Per year
1,251 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T500 EPM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
TVR
Model
Chimaera
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,997 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T500 EPM was last recorded at 57,469 miles on 25 Mar 2026, 1,044 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
56,425 miles · 25 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
1,044 miles
Average per year
1,251 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 57,469 miles
  • 2025 – 56,425 miles
  • 2024 – 54,927 miles
  • 2023 – 53,932 miles
  • 2022 – 52,758 miles
  • 2021 – 50,774 miles
  • 2020 – 49,759 miles
  • 2019 – 48,324 miles
  • 2018 – 47,593 miles
  • 2017 – 46,437 miles
  • 2016 – 45,043 miles
  • 2015 – 43,264 miles
  • 2014 – 41,029 miles
  • 2013 – 37,432 miles
  • 2011 – 36,699 miles
  • 2010 – 36,219 miles
  • 2009 – 36,107 miles
  • 2008 – 35,899 miles
  • 2007 – 34,982 miles
  • 2006 – 32,660 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass57,469 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

23 tests since 26 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass57,469 miles (+1,044)
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    57,469 miles
    Test number
    495681869619

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass56,425 miles (+1,498)
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    56,425 miles
    Test number
    607097242652

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass54,927 miles (+995)
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    54,927 miles
    Test number
    707674455254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass53,932 miles (+1,174)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    53,932 miles
    Test number
    882003458547
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. Pass52,758 miles (+1,984)
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    52,758 miles
    Test number
    728101266566

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass50,774 miles (+1,015)
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    50,774 miles
    Test number
    640132334563

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass49,759 miles (+1,435)
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    49,759 miles
    Test number
    683582480404

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass48,324 miles (+731)
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    48,324 miles
    Test number
    156441812952

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass47,593 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    47,593 miles
    Test number
    531286487329

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail47,592 miles (+1,155)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,592 miles
    Test number
    934178833392
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
  11. Pass46,437 miles (+1,394)
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    46,437 miles
    Test number
    487780584397

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass45,043 miles (+1,779)
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    45,043 miles
    Test number
    550459548797

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass43,264 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    43,264 miles
    Test number
    375538295076
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
  14. Fail43,264 miles (+2,235)4 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,264 miles
    Test number
    605368795050
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • Repaired at testOffside 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)
  15. Pass41,029 miles (+3,597)1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    41,029 miles
    Test number
    435312194080
    • NoteBoth rear and n/s/f tyres worn close to tread warning bars
  16. Pass37,432 miles (+733)1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    37,432 miles
    Test number
    385680903167
    • NoteO/s/r outer drive shaft gaitor split
  17. Pass36,699 miles (+480)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    36,699 miles
    Test number
    607914451184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass36,219 miles (+112)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    36,219 miles
    Test number
    440826440150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass36,107 miles (+208)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    36,107 miles
    Test number
    301384959105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass35,899 miles (+917)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    35,899 miles
    Test number
    172854358180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass34,982 miles (+2,322)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2008
    Odometer
    34,982 miles
    Test number
    472671457186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail32,660 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,660 miles
    Test number
    130856946156
    • Repaired at testExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
  23. Pass32,660 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2007
    Odometer
    32,660 miles
    Test number
    681786746184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T500 EPM

Does T500 EPM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T500 EPM is valid until 9 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on T500 EPM?
The MOT on T500 EPM is valid until 9 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T500 EPM done?
T500 EPM was recorded at 57,469 miles at its MOT on 25 Mar 2026, an average of 1,251 miles a year.
Has T500 EPM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T500 EPM has failed 3 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Apr 2018.
Has the mileage on T500 EPM 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 EPM find?
T500 EPM passed its latest MOT on 25 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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