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TVR Chimaera

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 3,952 cc

T596 AJWMOT history

T596 AJW is a blue petrol TVR Chimaera first used on 27 May 1999. Its MOT is valid until 16 Apr 2027 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 37,203 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 16 Apr 2027
Mileage
37,203 mi
At MOT on 7 Apr 2026
MOT tests
16
12 passed · 4 failed
Per year
284 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T596 AJW
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
27 May 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T596 AJW was last recorded at 37,203 miles on 7 Apr 2026, 339 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
36,864 miles · 15 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
339 miles
Average per year
284 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 37,203 miles
  • 2025 – 36,864 miles
  • 2024 – 36,427 miles
  • 2015 – 36,339 miles
  • 2014 – 36,195 miles
  • 2013 – 35,813 miles
  • 2011 – 35,525 miles
  • 2010 – 35,311 miles
  • 2009 – 34,856 miles
  • 2008 – 33,647 miles
  • 2007 – 32,454 miles
  • 2006 – 31,621 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass37,203 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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

16 tests since 9 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass37,203 miles (+339)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    37,203 miles
    Test number
    595156444472

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass36,864 miles (+437)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    36,864 miles
    Test number
    517713633655
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass36,427 miles (+88)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    36,427 miles
    Test number
    684004081922

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass36,339 miles (+144)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    36,339 miles
    Test number
    175026875133
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  5. Pass36,195 miles (+382)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2015
    Odometer
    36,195 miles
    Test number
    455290434149
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
    • NoteO/s & n/s outer chassis rails going rusty

  6. Pass35,813 miles (+288)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2014
    Odometer
    35,813 miles
    Test number
    845595733166
    • NoteFront tyres wearing off on inner edges - n/s close to minimum legal requirements
    • NoteO/s/f shock sbsorber starting to leak

  7. Pass35,525 miles (+214)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    35,525 miles
    Test number
    397664511354
    • NoteFront tyres wearing off on inner edges & very close to minimum legal requirements
    • NoteOil leak on engine

  8. Pass35,311 miles (+455)1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    35,311 miles
    Test number
    660907300360
    • NoteOil leak on engine - oil contaminating exhaust

  9. Pass34,856 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    34,856 miles
    Test number
    990033599236
    • NoteO/s/f shock absorber starting to leak
    • NoteOil leaks on engine

  10. Fail34,856 miles (+1,209)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,856 miles
    Test number
    973212999212
    • FailureHeadlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureHeadlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • NoteO/s/f shock absorber starting to leak
    • NoteOil leaks on engine

  11. Pass33,647 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    33,647 miles
    Test number
    663832488275
    • NoteFront tyres wearing on inner edges
    • NoteOuter (sill) sections of space frame corroding

  12. Fail33,647 miles (+1,193)1 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,647 miles
    Test number
    904172688276
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • NoteFront tyres wearing on inner edges
    • NoteOuter (sill) sections of space frame corroding

  13. Pass32,454 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    32,454 miles
    Test number
    153763867268
    • NoteSpace frame corroding behind side skirts

  14. Fail32,454 miles (+833)1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,454 miles
    Test number
    704083867250
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteSpace frame corroding behind side skirts

  15. Fail31,621 miles2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,621 miles
    Test number
    362551626433
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testTyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
    • Note1.Chassis corroding †2.o/s/f suspension top arm corroding †3.Oil leak on engine/transmission †4.n/s/r tyre wearing on edges & close to tread bars †5.Brake pads not checked

  16. Pass31,621 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    31,621 miles
    Test number
    903891126258
    • Note1.Chassis corroding †2.o/s/f suspension top arm corroding †3.Oil leak on engine/transmission †4.n/s/r tyre wearing on edges & close to tread bars †5.Brake pads not checked

Questions about T596 AJW

Does T596 AJW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T596 AJW is valid until 16 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on T596 AJW?
The MOT on T596 AJW is valid until 16 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T596 AJW done?
T596 AJW was recorded at 37,203 miles at its MOT on 7 Apr 2026, an average of 284 miles a year.
Has T596 AJW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T596 AJW has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Oct 2009.
Has the mileage on T596 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 T596 AJW find?
T596 AJW passed its latest MOT on 7 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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