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TVR Chimaera

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 3,952 cc

T54 SDXMOT history

T54 SDX is a blue petrol TVR Chimaera first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 8 May 2027 and it has passed 15 of 23 MOT tests, with 52,053 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 8 May 2027
Mileage
52,053 mi
At MOT on 9 May 2026
MOT tests
23
15 passed · 8 failed
Per year
651 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T54 SDX
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
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 May 2027
Latest MOT test
9 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T54 SDX was last recorded at 52,053 miles on 9 May 2026, 1,053 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Apr 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 22 Apr 2022: 38,856 miles, lower than 48,002 miles on 24 Jul 2021.

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
51,000 miles · 14 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
1,053 miles
Average per year
651 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 52,053 miles
  • 2025 – 51,000 miles
  • 2024 – 50,329 miles
  • 2023 – 39,914 miles
  • 2022 – 38,856 miles
  • 2021 – 48,002 miles
  • 2020 – 48,000 miles
  • 2019 – 47,650 miles
  • 2018 – 47,184 miles
  • 2017 – 46,685 miles
  • 2015 – 46,625 miles
  • 2012 – 46,240 miles
  • 2010 – 45,896 miles
  • 2009 – 44,023 miles
  • 2007 – 39,823 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass52,053 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.

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Dangerous3 MOTs, 2012–2017

  • Nearside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

  • Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

  • Steering column universal joint is slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

Full MOT history

23 tests since 25 Jul 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass52,053 miles (+1,053)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2027
    Odometer
    52,053 miles
    Test number
    597601329617

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass51,000 miles (+671)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    51,000 miles
    Test number
    532950775838
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass50,329 miles (+10,415)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    50,329 miles
    Test number
    758552113878
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass39,914 miles (+1,058)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    39,914 miles
    Test number
    920137445917

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass38,856 miles (-9,146)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    38,856 miles
    Test number
    387514909259
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  6. Pass48,002 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    48,002 miles
    Test number
    799805576552

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass48,000 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    48,000 miles
    Test number
    243937311285
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  8. Fail48,000 miles (+350)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,000 miles
    Test number
    874711531621
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass47,650 miles (+466)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    47,650 miles
    Test number
    641509439151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass47,184 miles (+499)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2019
    Odometer
    47,184 miles
    Test number
    835289508554

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass46,685 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2018
    Odometer
    46,685 miles
    Test number
    218669820262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail46,675 miles (+50)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,675 miles
    Test number
    665385516359
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  13. Pass46,625 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    46,625 miles
    Test number
    866615475130
    • NoteChassis has corrosion

  14. Fail46,625 miles (+385)4 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,625 miles
    Test number
    946422565144
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChassis has corrosion

  15. Pass46,240 miles (+1)2 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    46,240 miles
    Test number
    418331432300
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on inner edge
    • NoteBoth headlamp reflectors in poor condition
    • NoteBoth rear inner c.v.boots split
    • NoteNearside rear tyre on limit

  16. Fail46,239 miles (+343)6 dangerous7 failures2 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,239 miles
    Test number
    819967022363
    • DangerousNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • DangerousNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • DangerousOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • DangerousOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • DangerousService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • FailureBrake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on inner edge
    • NoteBoth rear inner c.v.boots split
    • NoteBrake warning light on
    • NoteNearside rear tyre on limit

  17. Pass45,896 miles (+1)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    45,896 miles
    Test number
    804716450289
    • AdvisorySteering column universal joint is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)
    • NoteChassis and suspension components showing some corrision

  18. Fail45,895 miles (+1,872)4 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,895 miles
    Test number
    473112550295
    • FailureBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisorySteering column universal joint is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)
    • NoteChassis and suspension components showing some corrision

  19. Pass44,023 miles (+1)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    44,023 miles
    Test number
    421470259277
    • NoteHandbrake quite tight in operation
    • NoteNearside driveshaft boot split ( inner )

  20. Fail44,022 miles (+4,199)4 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,022 miles
    Test number
    133669839206
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteHandbrake quite tight in operation
    • NoteNearside driveshaft boot split ( inner )

  21. Pass39,823 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    39,823 miles
    Test number
    423800667291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail39,823 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,823 miles
    Test number
    363636057425
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

  23. Fail39,823 miles8 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,823 miles
    Test number
    693576607278
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureFront registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureBrake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureBrake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteBoth rear inner driveshaft boots split ( Nearside burst )
    • NoteOffside steering rack boot twisted

Questions about T54 SDX

Does T54 SDX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T54 SDX is valid until 8 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on T54 SDX?
The MOT on T54 SDX is valid until 8 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T54 SDX done?
T54 SDX was recorded at 52,053 miles at its MOT on 9 May 2026, an average of 651 miles a year.
Has T54 SDX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T54 SDX has failed 8 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Jun 2020.
Has the mileage on T54 SDX ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 22 Apr 2022. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T54 SDX find?
T54 SDX passed its latest MOT on 9 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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