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TVR Chimaera

Yellow · Petrol · 1999 · 4,988 cc

T500 YELMOT history

T500 YEL is a yellow petrol TVR Chimaera first used on 23 Jul 1999. Its MOT is valid until 31 Jul 2027 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 44,163 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 31 Jul 2027
Mileage
44,163 mi
At MOT on 1 Aug 2026
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
998 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T500 YEL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
TVR
Model
Chimaera
Colour
Yellow
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,988 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
23 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T500 YEL was last recorded at 44,163 miles on 1 Aug 2026, 289 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
43,874 miles · 18 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
289 miles
Average per year
998 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 44,163 miles
  • 2025 – 43,874 miles
  • 2022 – 43,409 miles
  • 2019 – 43,125 miles
  • 2018 – 42,542 miles
  • 2017 – 41,602 miles
  • 2016 – 40,813 miles
  • 2015 – 39,190 miles
  • 2014 – 38,044 miles
  • 2013 – 35,348 miles
  • 2012 – 33,024 miles
  • 2011 – 28,769 miles
  • 2010 – 26,748 miles
  • 2009 – 26,504 miles
  • 2008 – 26,166 miles
  • 2007 – 24,847 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass44,163 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

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.

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

24 tests since 28 Mar 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass44,163 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    44,163 miles
    Test number
    986984787891

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail44,163 miles (+289)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,163 miles
    Test number
    136569302603
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass43,874 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    43,874 miles
    Test number
    787511580882

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail43,874 miles (+465)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,874 miles
    Test number
    178598835314
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass43,409 miles (+284)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    43,409 miles
    Test number
    516349640745

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass43,125 miles (+583)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    43,125 miles
    Test number
    303592012007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass42,542 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2019
    Odometer
    42,542 miles
    Test number
    438126081456

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail42,542 miles (+940)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,542 miles
    Test number
    354294067295
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

  9. Pass41,602 miles (+789)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    41,602 miles
    Test number
    943511728664

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass40,813 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    40,813 miles
    Test number
    522282815522

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail40,812 miles (+1,622)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,812 miles
    Test number
    267984441160
    • FailureFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

  12. Pass39,190 miles (+1,146)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    39,190 miles
    Test number
    655025785014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass38,044 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    38,044 miles
    Test number
    639356254186
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • NoteNearside front brake binding slightly when wheel turned by hand

  14. Fail38,044 miles (+2,696)4 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,044 miles
    Test number
    716530954127
    • FailureDriver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
    • FailureFront registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • NoteNearside front brake binding slightly when wheel turned by hand

  15. Pass35,348 miles6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2014
    Odometer
    35,348 miles
    Test number
    699352323129
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • NoteVehicle chassis has extensive surface corrossion

  16. Fail35,348 miles (+2,324)6 failures6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,348 miles
    Test number
    247330923458
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • NoteVehicle chassis has extensive surface corrossion

  17. Pass33,024 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2013
    Odometer
    33,024 miles
    Test number
    857563042134
    • AdvisoryFront position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
    • NoteNear side rear drive shaft inner & outer gaiters deteriorated & no longer prevents the ingress of dirt
    • NoteOff side rear inner & outer gaiters deteriorated & no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

  18. Fail33,024 miles (+4,255)2 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,024 miles
    Test number
    509122142181
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
    • NoteNear side rear drive shaft inner & outer gaiters deteriorated & no longer prevents the ingress of dirt
    • NoteOff side rear inner & outer gaiters deteriorated & no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

  19. Pass28,769 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2012
    Odometer
    28,769 miles
    Test number
    826935541155
    • NoteAll rear driveshaft gaiters perished.
    • NoteN/S repeater loose.

  20. Fail28,769 miles (+2,021)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,769 miles
    Test number
    617369831145
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • NoteAll rear driveshaft gaiters perished.
    • NoteN/S repeater loose.

  21. Pass26,748 miles (+244)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    26,748 miles
    Test number
    742879800283
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

  22. Pass26,504 miles (+338)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    26,504 miles
    Test number
    433202209203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass26,166 miles (+1,319)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    26,166 miles
    Test number
    723049688100
    • NoteNearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
    • NoteOffside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

  24. Pass24,847 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    24,847 miles
    Test number
    761277887007
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteBoth track rod end dust covers split

Questions about T500 YEL

Does T500 YEL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T500 YEL is valid until 31 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on T500 YEL?
The MOT on T500 YEL is valid until 31 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T500 YEL done?
T500 YEL was recorded at 44,163 miles at its MOT on 1 Aug 2026, an average of 998 miles a year.
Has T500 YEL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T500 YEL has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on T500 YEL 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 YEL find?
T500 YEL passed its latest MOT on 1 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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