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TVR Chimaera

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 4,997 cc

T500 SPXMOT history

T500 SPX is a silver petrol TVR Chimaera first used on 27 Jul 1999. Its MOT is valid until 1 Jun 2027 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 84,562 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 1 Jun 2027
Mileage
84,562 mi
At MOT on 18 May 2026
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
1,728 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T500 SPX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
TVR
Model
Chimaera
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,997 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
27 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
18 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T500 SPX was last recorded at 84,562 miles on 18 May 2026, 1,207 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
83,355 miles · 2 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
1,207 miles
Average per year
1,728 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 84,562 miles
  • 2025 – 83,355 miles
  • 2024 – 81,185 miles
  • 2023 – 78,304 miles
  • 2022 – 75,975 miles
  • 2021 – 71,003 miles
  • 2020 – 70,202 miles
  • 2019 – 68,908 miles
  • 2016 – 68,440 miles
  • 2015 – 67,192 miles
  • 2014 – 65,453 miles
  • 2013 – 63,151 miles
  • 2012 – 63,062 miles
  • 2011 – 62,624 miles
  • 2010 – 61,477 miles
  • 2009 – 60,591 miles
  • 2008 – 59,153 miles
  • 2007 – 55,593 miles
  • 2006 – 50,179 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass84,562 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2008

Full MOT history

25 tests since 14 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass84,562 miles (+1,207)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    84,562 miles
    Test number
    236460921876

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass83,355 miles (+2,170)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    83,355 miles
    Test number
    439756901431
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass81,185 miles (+2,881)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2025
    Odometer
    81,185 miles
    Test number
    568470284747

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass78,304 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2024
    Odometer
    78,304 miles
    Test number
    717406356342

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail78,304 miles (+2,329)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,304 miles
    Test number
    292271847325
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure d bush bracket (5.3.3 (a) (i))

  6. Pass75,975 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2023
    Odometer
    75,975 miles
    Test number
    798552248402

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail75,975 miles (+4,972)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,975 miles
    Test number
    604027275472
    • Repaired at testFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

  8. Pass71,003 miles (+801)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2022
    Odometer
    71,003 miles
    Test number
    586022080124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass70,202 miles (+1,294)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    70,202 miles
    Test number
    304816878876

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass68,908 miles (+468)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    68,908 miles
    Test number
    518454521465

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass68,440 miles (+20)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    68,440 miles
    Test number
    313868218516

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail68,420 miles (+1,228)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,420 miles
    Test number
    224394113294
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

  13. Pass67,192 miles (+4)1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    67,192 miles
    Test number
    158347975180
    • NoteRear brake disc(s) slightly corroded

  14. Fail67,188 miles (+1,735)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,188 miles
    Test number
    907624275167
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteRear brake disc(s) slightly corroded

  15. Pass65,453 miles (+2,302)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    65,453 miles
    Test number
    519695274165
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  16. Pass63,151 miles (+89)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    63,151 miles
    Test number
    618717673121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass63,062 miles (+438)
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    63,062 miles
    Test number
    765544802182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass62,624 miles (+1,147)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    62,624 miles
    Test number
    329323021168
    • NoteSlight corrosion on insides of offside rear and nearside rear brake discs.

  19. Pass61,477 miles (+15)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    61,477 miles
    Test number
    750623650141
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

  20. Fail61,462 miles (+871)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,462 miles
    Test number
    963381230171
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

  21. Pass60,591 miles (+1,438)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2010
    Odometer
    60,591 miles
    Test number
    320652839194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass59,153 miles (+3,560)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    59,153 miles
    Test number
    410005778169
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  23. Pass55,593 miles (+5,414)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    55,593 miles
    Test number
    272629757474
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  24. Pass50,179 miles (+43)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    50,179 miles
    Test number
    861084876129
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  25. Fail50,136 miles1 failure3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,136 miles
    Test number
    601755166142
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteBoth rear driveshaft outer cv gaiters split
    • NoteO/s/r upper suspension arm front moulting bolt has corrosion stain

Questions about T500 SPX

Does T500 SPX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T500 SPX is valid until 1 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on T500 SPX?
The MOT on T500 SPX is valid until 1 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T500 SPX done?
T500 SPX was recorded at 84,562 miles at its MOT on 18 May 2026, an average of 1,728 miles a year.
Has T500 SPX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T500 SPX has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 12 May 2023.
Has the mileage on T500 SPX 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 SPX find?
T500 SPX passed its latest MOT on 18 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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