TVR Chimaera
Yellow · Petrol · 1999 · 3,952 cc
T588 AJWMOT history
T588 AJW is a yellow petrol TVR Chimaera first used on 1 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 2 Jul 2027 and it has passed 14 of 23 MOT tests, with 43,686 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Jul 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 2 Jul 2027
- Mileage
- 43,686 mi
- At MOT on 3 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 23
- 14 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 544 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T588 AJW
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- TVR
- Model
- Chimaera
- Colour
- Yellow
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 3,952 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 1 Mar 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 2 Jul 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 3 Jul 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T588 AJW was last recorded at 43,686 miles on 3 Jul 2026, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Jul 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 43,682 miles · 2 Jul 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 4 miles
- Average per year
- 544 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 43,686 miles
- 2025 – 43,027 miles
- 2024 – 42,894 miles
- 2023 – 42,841 miles
- 2022 – 42,017 miles
- 2021 – 41,422 miles
- 2020 – 40,114 miles
- 2018 – 40,006 miles
- 2017 – 39,694 miles
- 2016 – 39,187 miles
- 2015 – 38,463 miles
- 2014 – 37,239 miles
- 2013 – 35,786 miles
- 2012 – 35,555 miles
- 2011 – 35,555 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass43,686 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.
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits
Major2 MOTs, 2018–2025
Both rear hub oil seals weeping
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025
General underside corrosion
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid
Major2 MOTs, 2021–2023
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top and bottom
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Front and rear subframes corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
23 tests since 21 Jul 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass43,686 miles (+4)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jul 2027
- Odometer
- 43,686 miles
- Test number
- 271297430746
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail43,682 miles (+655)2 dangerous
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 43,682 miles
- Test number
- 846547236739
- DangerousNearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))
- DangerousOffside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))
Pass43,027 miles (+52)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2026
- Odometer
- 43,027 miles
- Test number
- 843970666681
- AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General corrosion to chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Fail42,975 miles (+81)3 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 42,975 miles
- Test number
- 484466952507
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth rear hub oil seals weeping
- AdvisoryGeneral underside corrosion
Pass42,894 miles (+53)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 42,894 miles
- Test number
- 364213034136
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth rear hub oil seals weeping
Fail42,841 miles (+824)4 major8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 42,841 miles
- Test number
- 252401854902
- MajorBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper suspension arm damaged
- AdvisoryNearside Rear hub seal leaking
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear hub seal leaking
- AdvisoryAll front supension arms corroded
- AdvisoryExhaust corroded
- AdvisoryGeneral underside corrosion
Pass42,017 miles (+595)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 42,017 miles
- Test number
- 771391627009
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass41,422 miles (+95)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jun 2022
- Odometer
- 41,422 miles
- Test number
- 698120065175
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top and bottom (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryFront and rear subframes corroded
- AdvisoryRear suspension corroded
- AdvisorySlight oil staining on inside of rear hubs
Fail41,327 miles (+1,213)3 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 41,327 miles
- Test number
- 341050777068
- MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre to rear (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top and bottom (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Fuel hose deteriorated hose to fuel pump splitting DANGEROUS (6.1.3 (c) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront and rear subframes corroded
- AdvisoryRear suspension corroded
- AdvisorySlight oil staining on inside of rear hubs
Pass40,114 miles (+108)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jun 2021
- Odometer
- 40,114 miles
- Test number
- 254246460173
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass40,006 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 40,006 miles
- Test number
- 289041840015
- AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail40,006 miles (+312)4 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 40,006 miles
- Test number
- 152871030704
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
- MajorRear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass39,694 miles (+3)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 39,694 miles
- Test number
- 699659331915
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail39,691 miles (+504)4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 39,691 miles
- Test number
- 853450334157
- FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureOffside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
- FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Pass39,187 miles (+724)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 39,187 miles
- Test number
- 913456391276
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass38,463 miles (+1,224)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 38,463 miles
- Test number
- 535916555116
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass37,239 miles (+14)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 37,239 miles
- Test number
- 298741484450
- NoteAll discs slight pitting
- NoteHandbrake bit stiff
Fail37,225 miles (+1,439)2 failures1 advisory3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 37,225 miles
- Test number
- 299231874115
- FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureSteering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- NoteAll discs slight pitting
- NoteHandbrake bit stiff
Pass35,786 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 35,786 miles
- Test number
- 429553503431
- AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
FailMileage not read7 failures1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 517268793253
- FailureFront Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureFront Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
- FailureOffside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- NoteBoth rear hubs have seepage
- NoteExhaust system has slight play but still secure
Pass35,555 miles2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 12 Aug 2013
- Odometer
- 35,555 miles
- Test number
- 345196722267
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisoryFront Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- NoteRear drive shaft boots deteriorated
Pass35,555 miles2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 35,555 miles
- Test number
- 237123511241
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- NoteOffside rear shock different type fitted
Fail35,555 miles1 dangerous2 failures3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 35,555 miles
- Test number
- 369602001469
- DangerousBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureRear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- NoteOffside rear shock different type fitted
Questions about T588 AJW
- Does T588 AJW currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T588 AJW is valid until 2 Jul 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T588 AJW?
- The MOT on T588 AJW is valid until 2 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T588 AJW done?
- T588 AJW was recorded at 43,686 miles at its MOT on 3 Jul 2026, an average of 544 miles a year.
- Has T588 AJW ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T588 AJW has failed 9 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Jul 2026.
- Has the mileage on T588 AJW 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 T588 AJW find?
- T588 AJW passed its latest MOT on 3 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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