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TVR Chimaera

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 3,952 cc

T505 RBPMOT history

T505 RBP is a silver petrol TVR Chimaera first used on 30 Apr 1999. Its MOT is valid until 22 Sept 2027 and it has passed 13 of 20 MOT tests, with 28,569 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 22 Sept 2027
Mileage
28,569 mi
At MOT on 23 Sept 2026
MOT tests
20
13 passed · 7 failed
Per year
652 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T505 RBP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
TVR
Model
Chimaera
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,952 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
30 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T505 RBP was last recorded at 28,569 miles on 23 Sept 2026, 453 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
28,116 miles · 1 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
453 miles
Average per year
652 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 28,569 miles
  • 2025 – 28,116 miles
  • 2016 – 26,823 miles
  • 2015 – 24,185 miles
  • 2014 – 24,020 miles
  • 2013 – 23,878 miles
  • 2012 – 22,797 miles
  • 2011 – 20,177 miles
  • 2010 – 19,829 miles
  • 2009 – 18,899 miles
  • 2008 – 18,421 miles
  • 2007 – 17,149 miles
  • 2006 – 15,149 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass28,569 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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.

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

    Failure5 MOTs, 2010–2015

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

    Failure5 MOTs, 2010–2015

  • Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Coolant leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass28,569 miles (+453)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    28,569 miles
    Test number
    503537666148
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Pass28,116 miles (+41)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    28,116 miles
    Test number
    292881942636
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Fail28,075 miles (+1,252)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,075 miles
    Test number
    692774360668
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass26,823 miles (+2,638)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    26,823 miles
    Test number
    752154421645

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass24,185 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    24,185 miles
    Test number
    658692255013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail24,185 miles (+165)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,185 miles
    Test number
    609921555019
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

  7. Pass24,020 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    24,020 miles
    Test number
    565499784164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail24,014 miles (+136)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,014 miles
    Test number
    179928984128
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

  9. Pass23,878 miles (+28)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    23,878 miles
    Test number
    229409073453
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  10. Fail23,850 miles (+1,053)4 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,850 miles
    Test number
    178286163147
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  11. Pass22,797 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    22,797 miles
    Test number
    985204742100
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

  12. Fail22,797 miles (+2,620)3 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,797 miles
    Test number
    798193742114
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

  13. Pass20,177 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    20,177 miles
    Test number
    426735061125
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteFuel hoses around fuel filter are perishing

  14. Fail20,177 miles (+348)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,177 miles
    Test number
    207244461477
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteFuel hoses around fuel filter are perishing

  15. Pass19,829 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2011
    Odometer
    19,829 miles
    Test number
    823677620126
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteDriver's mirror glass is loose in it's housing

  16. Fail19,829 miles (+930)3 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,829 miles
    Test number
    290494720445
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteDriver's mirror glass is loose in it's housing

  17. Pass18,899 miles (+478)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    18,899 miles
    Test number
    894197249032
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • NoteDriver's door mirror glass loose in housing

  18. Pass18,421 miles (+1,272)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    18,421 miles
    Test number
    522089058070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass17,149 miles (+2,000)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    17,149 miles
    Test number
    921454747021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass15,149 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    15,149 miles
    Test number
    734546256068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T505 RBP

Does T505 RBP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T505 RBP is valid until 22 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on T505 RBP?
The MOT on T505 RBP is valid until 22 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T505 RBP done?
T505 RBP was recorded at 28,569 miles at its MOT on 23 Sept 2026, an average of 652 miles a year.
Has T505 RBP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T505 RBP has failed 7 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on T505 RBP 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 T505 RBP find?
T505 RBP passed its latest MOT on 23 Sept 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil; vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced.

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