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TVR Chimaera

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 3,952 cc

T514 RBPMOT history

T514 RBP is a blue petrol TVR Chimaera first used on 24 Jul 1999. Its MOT is valid until 4 Mar 2027 and it has passed 8 of 10 MOT tests, with 5,249 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 4 Mar 2027
Mileage
5,249 mi
At MOT on 5 Mar 2026
MOT tests
10
8 passed · 2 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
T514 RBP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
TVR
Model
Chimaera
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,952 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
24 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T514 RBP was last recorded at 5,249 miles on 5 Mar 2026, 1,144 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Feb 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 16 Feb 2007: 4,085 miles, lower than 14,682 miles on 8 Feb 2006.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
4,105 miles · 1 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
1,144 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 5,249 miles
  • 2025 – 4,105 miles
  • 2017 – 4,089 miles
  • 2015 – 4,088 miles
  • 2009 – 4,088 miles
  • 2007 – 4,085 miles
  • 2006 – 14,682 miles
  • 2005 – 14,585 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass5,249 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.

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

Full MOT history

10 tests since 16 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass5,249 miles (+1,144)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    5,249 miles
    Test number
    498908417093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass4,105 miles (+16)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    4,105 miles
    Test number
    172906038123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass4,089 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    4,089 miles
    Test number
    697916017044
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  4. Pass4,088 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    4,088 miles
    Test number
    228021785427

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass4,088 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    4,088 miles
    Test number
    480807619423
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  6. Fail4,088 miles (+3)2 failures2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    4,088 miles
    Test number
    520084609327
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  7. Pass4,085 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    4,085 miles
    Test number
    543297447050
    • NoteBoth outer steering end gaiters split

  8. Fail4,085 miles (-10,597)1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    4,085 miles
    Test number
    824237147060
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • NoteBoth outer steering end gaiters split

  9. Pass14,682 miles (+97)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    14,682 miles
    Test number
    990179036002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass14,585 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    14,585 miles
    Test number
    314260625333

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T514 RBP

Does T514 RBP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T514 RBP is valid until 4 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on T514 RBP?
The MOT on T514 RBP is valid until 4 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T514 RBP done?
T514 RBP was recorded at 5,249 miles at its MOT on 5 Mar 2026.
Has T514 RBP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T514 RBP has failed 2 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Oct 2009.
Has the mileage on T514 RBP ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 16 Feb 2007. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T514 RBP find?
T514 RBP passed its latest MOT on 5 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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