TVR Chimaera
Black · Petrol · 1999 · 4,997 cc
T587 AJWMOT history
T587 AJW is a black petrol TVR Chimaera first used on 29 Jun 1999. Its MOT expired on 20 Jul 2026 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 38,110 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Jul 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 20 Jul 2026
- Mileage
- 38,110 mi
- At MOT on 21 Jul 2025
- MOT tests
- 17
- 12 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 1,099 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T587 AJW
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- TVR
- Model
- Chimaera
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 4,997 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 29 Jun 1999
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 20 Jul 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 21 Jul 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
T587 AJW was last recorded at 38,110 miles on 21 Jul 2025, 32 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Jul 2025.
Mileage went down between tests
- 14 Aug 2013: 17,098 miles, lower than 17,099 miles on 26 Aug 2011.
- 30 Apr 2018: 1,603 miles, lower than 17,102 miles on 15 May 2017.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 38,078 miles · 16 Jul 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 32 miles
- Average per year
- 1,099 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 38,110 miles
- 2024 – 31,345 miles
- 2023 – 28,372 miles
- 2022 – 25,100 miles
- 2021 – 24,362 miles
- 2020 – 24,066 miles
- 2019 – 21,555 miles
- 2018 – 1,603 miles
- 2017 – 17,102 miles
- 2013 – 17,098 miles
- 2011 – 17,099 miles
- 2006 – 17,099 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass38,110 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Advise crack in ns of screen
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Advise surface corrosion on front suspension
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
17 tests since 10 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass38,110 miles (+32)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jul 2026
- Odometer
- 38,110 miles
- Test number
- 776730708319
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail38,078 miles (+6,733)1 dangerous1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 38,078 miles
- Test number
- 707949757018
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre badly misshapen with several budges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass31,345 miles (+89)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 31,345 miles
- Test number
- 371407535331
- AdvisoryAdvise crack in ns of screen
- AdvisoryAdvise surface corrosion on front suspension
Fail31,256 miles (+2,884)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 31,256 miles
- Test number
- 967938911575
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryAdvise crack in ns of screen
- AdvisoryAdvise surface corrosion on front suspension
Pass28,372 miles (+3,272)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jun 2024
- Odometer
- 28,372 miles
- Test number
- 524539470739
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge advise replacement (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryAdvise crack on ns of screen
Pass25,100 miles (+738)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jun 2023
- Odometer
- 25,100 miles
- Test number
- 317373570844
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass24,362 miles (+63)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jun 2022
- Odometer
- 24,362 miles
- Test number
- 695351823770
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail24,299 miles (+233)1 dangerous1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 24,299 miles
- Test number
- 949919150461
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass24,066 miles (+2,511)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 15 May 2021
- Odometer
- 24,066 miles
- Test number
- 460143222978
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass21,555 miles (+19,952)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 21,555 miles
- Test number
- 117665439468
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass1,603 miles (-15,499)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 May 2019
- Odometer
- 1,603 miles
- Test number
- 493202366184
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer grease on c/v gaiter and joint
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis tubes (6.1.B.2)
Pass17,102 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 14 May 2018
- Odometer
- 17,102 miles
- Test number
- 699966921504
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail17,100 miles (+2)8 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 17,100 miles
- Test number
- 870470509884
- FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
- FailureBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
- FailureNearside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
- FailureOffside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- FailureSteering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Pass17,098 miles (-1)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 13 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 17,098 miles
- Test number
- 925256323287
- NoteBoth TRE gaiters badly cracking
- NoteNS rear tyre getting low
Pass17,099 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 25 Aug 2012
- Odometer
- 17,099 miles
- Test number
- 255908731211
- NoteNsr tyre close to limit on 2mm
Fail17,099 miles1 repaired1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 17,099 miles
- Test number
- 676678031291
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- NoteNsr tyre close to limit on 2mm
Pass17,099 miles
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jun 2007
- Odometer
- 17,099 miles
- Test number
- 792061666126
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T587 AJW
- Does T587 AJW currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on T587 AJW expired on 20 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on T587 AJW?
- The MOT on T587 AJW expired on 20 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has T587 AJW done?
- T587 AJW was recorded at 38,110 miles at its MOT on 21 Jul 2025, an average of 1,099 miles a year.
- Has T587 AJW ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T587 AJW has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Jul 2025.
- Has the mileage on T587 AJW ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 14 Aug 2013. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on T587 AJW find?
- T587 AJW passed its latest MOT on 21 Jul 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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