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TVR Chimaera

Grey · Petrol · 1999 · 4,997 cc

T500 VERMOT history

T500 VER is a grey petrol TVR Chimaera first used on 21 May 1999. Its MOT is valid until 2 Jun 2027 and it has passed 21 of 24 MOT tests, with 72,303 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 2 Jun 2027
Mileage
72,303 mi
At MOT on 1 Jun 2026
MOT tests
24
21 passed · 3 failed
Per year
2,526 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T500 VER
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
TVR
Model
Chimaera
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,997 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
21 May 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T500 VER was last recorded at 72,303 miles on 1 Jun 2026, 974 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
71,329 miles · 6 May 2025
Between the last two tests
974 miles
Average per year
2,526 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 72,303 miles
  • 2025 – 71,329 miles
  • 2024 – 70,377 miles
  • 2023 – 68,158 miles
  • 2022 – 65,579 miles
  • 2021 – 63,883 miles
  • 2020 – 63,124 miles
  • 2019 – 62,354 miles
  • 2018 – 61,306 miles
  • 2017 – 60,442 miles
  • 2016 – 59,293 miles
  • 2015 – 57,899 miles
  • 2014 – 56,018 miles
  • 2013 – 53,521 miles
  • 2012 – 50,863 miles
  • 2011 – 48,860 miles
  • 2010 – 45,510 miles
  • 2009 – 39,904 miles
  • 2008 – 34,578 miles
  • 2007 – 29,951 miles
  • 2006 – 21,687 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass72,303 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.

  • Both rear handbrake cables outer sleeve slightly damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

24 tests since 17 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass72,303 miles (+974)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    72,303 miles
    Test number
    580734322486

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass71,329 miles (+952)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    71,329 miles
    Test number
    105787102597

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass70,377 miles (+2,219)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    70,377 miles
    Test number
    742723927315
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Pass68,158 miles (+2,579)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    68,158 miles
    Test number
    675228682008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass65,579 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    65,579 miles
    Test number
    826752778886
    • AdvisoryBoth rear handbrake cables outer sleeve slightly damaged
  6. Fail65,578 miles (+1,695)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,578 miles
    Test number
    629902773672
    • MajorCentral Front Lower Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorCentral Rear Lower Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear handbrake cables outer sleeve slightly damaged
  7. Pass63,883 miles (+759)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    63,883 miles
    Test number
    189113402489

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass63,124 miles (+770)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2021
    Odometer
    63,124 miles
    Test number
    191470891727

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass62,354 miles (+1,048)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    62,354 miles
    Test number
    231080259424

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass61,306 miles (+864)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    61,306 miles
    Test number
    192518504788

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass60,442 miles (+1,149)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    60,442 miles
    Test number
    754578138152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass59,293 miles (+1,394)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    59,293 miles
    Test number
    898179537896

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass57,899 miles (+1,881)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    57,899 miles
    Test number
    126538275441

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass56,018 miles (+2,497)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    56,018 miles
    Test number
    289118074042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass53,521 miles (+2,658)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2014
    Odometer
    53,521 miles
    Test number
    395561323175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass50,863 miles (+2,003)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2013
    Odometer
    50,863 miles
    Test number
    478009622174
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
  17. Fail48,860 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,860 miles
    Test number
    659915621129
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
  18. Pass48,860 miles (+3,350)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2012
    Odometer
    48,860 miles
    Test number
    766595821184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass45,510 miles (+5,606)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2011
    Odometer
    45,510 miles
    Test number
    930380940196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass39,904 miles (+5,326)1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2010
    Odometer
    39,904 miles
    Test number
    142973249168
    • NoteSlight corrosion to chassis at n/s/f
  21. Pass34,578 miles (+4,627)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2009
    Odometer
    34,578 miles
    Test number
    302358828191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass29,951 miles (+8,264)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2008
    Odometer
    29,951 miles
    Test number
    630404447107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail21,687 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,687 miles
    Test number
    280007236156
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  24. Pass21,687 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2007
    Odometer
    21,687 miles
    Test number
    961847136177
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about T500 VER

Does T500 VER currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T500 VER is valid until 2 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on T500 VER?
The MOT on T500 VER is valid until 2 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 VER done?
T500 VER was recorded at 72,303 miles at its MOT on 1 Jun 2026, an average of 2,526 miles a year.
Has T500 VER ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T500 VER has failed 3 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 24 May 2022.
Has the mileage on T500 VER 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 VER find?
T500 VER passed its latest MOT on 1 Jun 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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