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TVR Chimaera

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 4,997 cc

T500 LSMMOT history

T500 LSM is a blue petrol TVR Chimaera first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 5 May 2027 and it has passed 20 of 21 MOT tests, with 52,614 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 5 May 2027
Mileage
52,614 mi
At MOT on 6 May 2026
MOT tests
21
20 passed · 1 failed
Per year
1,639 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T500 LSM
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
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 May 2027
Latest MOT test
6 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T500 LSM was last recorded at 52,614 miles on 6 May 2026, 3,755 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
48,859 miles · 29 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
3,755 miles
Average per year
1,639 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 52,614 miles
  • 2025 – 48,859 miles
  • 2024 – 47,652 miles
  • 2023 – 43,648 miles
  • 2022 – 38,461 miles
  • 2021 – 34,819 miles
  • 2019 – 33,798 miles
  • 2018 – 32,850 miles
  • 2017 – 31,182 miles
  • 2016 – 27,693 miles
  • 2014 – 27,472 miles
  • 2013 – 26,350 miles
  • 2012 – 25,478 miles
  • 2011 – 24,171 miles
  • 2010 – 23,400 miles
  • 2009 – 23,214 miles
  • 2008 – 22,256 miles
  • 2007 – 21,227 miles
  • 2006 – 19,823 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass52,614 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

21 tests since 5 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass52,614 miles (+3,755)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2027
    Odometer
    52,614 miles
    Test number
    666454880654
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  2. Pass48,859 miles (+1,207)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    48,859 miles
    Test number
    214099189483

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass47,652 miles (+4,004)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2025
    Odometer
    47,652 miles
    Test number
    380070707284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass43,648 miles (+5,187)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    43,648 miles
    Test number
    279849558935

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass38,461 miles (+3,642)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    38,461 miles
    Test number
    625841450436

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass34,819 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    34,819 miles
    Test number
    690683724483
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing very slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing very slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  7. Fail34,819 miles (+1,021)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,819 miles
    Test number
    233816852095
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing very slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing very slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  8. Pass33,798 miles (+948)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    33,798 miles
    Test number
    319605653648

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass32,850 miles (+1,668)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    32,850 miles
    Test number
    983667205754

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass31,182 miles (+1,130)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    31,182 miles
    Test number
    931871031775

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass30,052 miles (+2,359)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    30,052 miles
    Test number
    204263226566

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass27,693 miles (+221)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    27,693 miles
    Test number
    654486253607

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass27,472 miles (+1,122)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    27,472 miles
    Test number
    397887414308

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass26,350 miles (+872)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    26,350 miles
    Test number
    468509323383

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass25,478 miles (+1,307)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    25,478 miles
    Test number
    387166672202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass24,171 miles (+771)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2012
    Odometer
    24,171 miles
    Test number
    488826921121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass23,400 miles (+186)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    23,400 miles
    Test number
    452941890020
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
    • NoteNearside front tyre is wearing low on edges
    • NoteOffside front tyre is wearing on outer edge
  18. Pass23,214 miles (+958)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    23,214 miles
    Test number
    463428469268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass22,256 miles (+1,029)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    22,256 miles
    Test number
    324815938212
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • NoteOffside front tyre is low on tread on outside edge
  20. Pass21,227 miles (+1,404)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    21,227 miles
    Test number
    980962677194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass19,823 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2007
    Odometer
    19,823 miles
    Test number
    221115626437

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T500 LSM

Does T500 LSM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T500 LSM is valid until 5 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on T500 LSM?
The MOT on T500 LSM 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 T500 LSM done?
T500 LSM was recorded at 52,614 miles at its MOT on 6 May 2026, an average of 1,639 miles a year.
Has T500 LSM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T500 LSM has failed 1 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Apr 2021.
Has the mileage on T500 LSM 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 LSM find?
T500 LSM passed its latest MOT on 6 May 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside rear vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security.

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