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TVR Chimaera

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 3,952 cc

T591 FTDMOT history

T591 FTD is a blue petrol TVR Chimaera first used on 9 Apr 1999. Its MOT expired on 29 Jan 2026 and it has passed 13 of 21 MOT tests, with 53,748 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jan 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 29 Jan 2026
Mileage
53,748 mi
At MOT on 30 Jan 2025
MOT tests
21
13 passed · 8 failed
Per year
585 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T591 FTD
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
9 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 Jan 2026
Latest MOT test
30 Jan 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T591 FTD was last recorded at 53,748 miles on 30 Jan 2025, 2,766 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Nov 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 26 Nov 2020: 50,982 miles, lower than 150,982 miles on 4 Jul 2019.

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
50,982 miles · 25 Nov 2022
Between the last two tests
2,766 miles
Average per year
585 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 53,748 miles
  • 2022 – 50,982 miles
  • 2020 – 50,982 miles
  • 2019 – 150,982 miles
  • 2018 – 50,982 miles
  • 2014 – 50,982 miles
  • 2012 – 50,907 miles
  • 2011 – 50,690 miles
  • 2010 – 49,975 miles
  • 2009 – 48,319 miles
  • 2008 – 46,464 miles
  • 2007 – 45,094 miles
  • 2006 – 42,922 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass53,748 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.

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major3 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

21 tests since 26 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass53,748 miles (+2,766)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    53,748 miles
    Test number
    193322098115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass50,982 miles1 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    50,982 miles
    Test number
    398555724046
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON MINIUM LIMIT / BADLY PERISHED IN TREAD (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened badly corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perished in tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis frame heavily corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Fail50,982 miles7 major1 minor13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,982 miles
    Test number
    251559619706
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON MINIUM LIMIT / BADLY PERISHED IN TREAD (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened badly corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perished in tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis frame heavily corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  4. Pass50,982 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    50,982 miles
    Test number
    528118861718
    • AdvisoryChassis and Suspension corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail50,982 miles (-100,000)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,982 miles
    Test number
    831057832847
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryChassis and Suspension corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass150,982 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    150,982 miles
    Test number
    155289037978
    • AdvisorySuspension and Chassis corroded

  7. Fail150,982 miles (+100,000)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,982 miles
    Test number
    806533356186
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened At inner edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened At inner edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySuspension and Chassis corroded

  8. Pass50,982 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    50,982 miles
    Test number
    465094305536
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail50,982 miles1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,982 miles
    Test number
    620624497899
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass50,982 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    50,982 miles
    Test number
    675520684203
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteGeneral corrosion on chassis

  11. Fail50,982 miles (+75)3 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,982 miles
    Test number
    269797064255
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteGeneral corrosion on chassis

  12. Pass50,907 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    50,907 miles
    Test number
    858638702287
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  13. Fail50,907 miles (+217)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,907 miles
    Test number
    129058102224
    • FailureNearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  14. Pass50,690 miles (+715)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    50,690 miles
    Test number
    917797961147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass49,975 miles (+1,656)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    49,975 miles
    Test number
    153609180146
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

  16. Pass48,319 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    48,319 miles
    Test number
    850780489199
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

  17. Fail48,319 miles (+1,855)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,319 miles
    Test number
    471940889143
    • FailureNearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

  18. Pass46,464 miles (+1,370)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    46,464 miles
    Test number
    301413288125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass45,094 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    45,094 miles
    Test number
    882814637294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail45,094 miles (+2,172)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,094 miles
    Test number
    134243637272
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • NoteSlight play in n/s steering rack end ball joint.

  21. Pass42,922 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    42,922 miles
    Test number
    443067006279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T591 FTD

Does T591 FTD currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T591 FTD expired on 29 Jan 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T591 FTD?
The MOT on T591 FTD expired on 29 Jan 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T591 FTD done?
T591 FTD was recorded at 53,748 miles at its MOT on 30 Jan 2025, an average of 585 miles a year.
Has T591 FTD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T591 FTD has failed 8 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Nov 2022.
Has the mileage on T591 FTD ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 26 Nov 2020. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T591 FTD find?
T591 FTD passed its latest MOT on 30 Jan 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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