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TVR Chimaera

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 4,997 cc

T559 VAXMOT history

T559 VAX is a blue petrol TVR Chimaera first used on 3 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 21 Oct 2026 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 49,860 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Oct 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 21 Oct 2026
Mileage
49,860 mi
At MOT on 17 Oct 2025
MOT tests
24
19 passed · 5 failed
Per year
798 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T559 VAX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
TVR
Model
Chimaera
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,997 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
3 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
17 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T559 VAX was last recorded at 49,860 miles on 17 Oct 2025, 215 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
49,645 miles · 22 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
215 miles
Average per year
798 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 49,860 miles
  • 2024 – 49,645 miles
  • 2023 – 49,585 miles
  • 2022 – 49,392 miles
  • 2021 – 48,826 miles
  • 2019 – 48,207 miles
  • 2018 – 47,962 miles
  • 2017 – 47,161 miles
  • 2016 – 46,246 miles
  • 2015 – 44,779 miles
  • 2014 – 43,686 miles
  • 2013 – 42,524 miles
  • 2012 – 41,560 miles
  • 2011 – 40,653 miles
  • 2010 – 40,106 miles
  • 2009 – 38,859 miles
  • 2008 – 37,880 miles
  • 2007 – 36,058 miles
  • 2006 – 34,164 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass49,860 miles
  • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis tubes (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.

  • Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened braking surface rusty

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened braking surface rusty

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Disc inner surface corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Disc inner surface corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Oil leak, but not excessive Several drips during test

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

24 tests since 15 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass49,860 miles (+215)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    49,860 miles
    Test number
    707611025492
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis tubes (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Pass49,645 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    49,645 miles
    Test number
    750633815666
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened braking surface rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened braking surface rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Fail49,645 miles (+60)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,645 miles
    Test number
    671276728167
    • MajorOffside Seat belt not functioning as intended not retracting (7.1.2 (c))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened braking surface rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened braking surface rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass49,585 miles (+12)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    49,585 miles
    Test number
    123334715250
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Disc inner surface corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Disc inner surface corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Several drips during test (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail49,573 miles (+181)2 major2 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,573 miles
    Test number
    475872416389
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Disc inner surface corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Disc inner surface corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Disc inner surface corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Disc inner surface corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Several drips during test (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass49,392 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    49,392 miles
    Test number
    182831606674
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front track rod end boot deteriated
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Fail49,390 miles (+564)1 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,390 miles
    Test number
    528643594705
    • DangerousRear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorFront Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play (2.2.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front track rod end boot deteriated
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass48,826 miles (+619)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    48,826 miles
    Test number
    136153083244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass48,207 miles (+245)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    48,207 miles
    Test number
    642703620440
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Lower Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear fuel hoses perished to fuel pump

  10. Pass47,962 miles (+801)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    47,962 miles
    Test number
    379705306174
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear handbrake cable hanging too low
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass47,161 miles (+915)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    47,161 miles
    Test number
    420638282421

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass46,246 miles (+1,467)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    46,246 miles
    Test number
    308135306250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass44,779 miles (+8)1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    44,779 miles
    Test number
    297848265111
    • NoteSlight engine oil leak

  14. Fail44,771 miles (+1,085)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,771 miles
    Test number
    195866255197
    • FailureNearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)
    • NoteSlight engine oil leak

  15. Pass43,686 miles (+1,162)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    43,686 miles
    Test number
    715836654151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass42,524 miles (+964)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    42,524 miles
    Test number
    507124353105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass41,560 miles (+907)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    41,560 miles
    Test number
    535323882069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass40,653 miles (+547)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    40,653 miles
    Test number
    467751791050
    • NoteBoth front tyres are wearing close to limmit on the inner edges.
    • NoteBoth rear tyres are close to limmit on the centre of tyres 2mm.
    • NoteThe rear fuel pipe on the filter is rubbing the chassis slightly.

  19. Pass40,106 miles (+1,247)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    40,106 miles
    Test number
    793992640018
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  20. Pass38,859 miles (+979)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    38,859 miles
    Test number
    500270339041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass37,880 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    37,880 miles
    Test number
    393426048069
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  22. Fail37,880 miles (+1,822)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,880 miles
    Test number
    282104148095
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  23. Pass36,058 miles (+1,894)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    36,058 miles
    Test number
    110063037434

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass34,164 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    34,164 miles
    Test number
    372316746001
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Questions about T559 VAX

Does T559 VAX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T559 VAX is valid until 21 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on T559 VAX?
The MOT on T559 VAX is valid until 21 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T559 VAX done?
T559 VAX was recorded at 49,860 miles at its MOT on 17 Oct 2025, an average of 798 miles a year.
Has T559 VAX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T559 VAX has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on T559 VAX 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 T559 VAX find?
T559 VAX passed its latest MOT on 17 Oct 2025 with 1 advisory: vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis tubes.

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