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TVR Chimaera

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 3,952 cc

T65 SSXMOT history

T65 SSX is a silver petrol TVR Chimaera first used on 1 Jun 1999. Its MOT is valid until 21 Aug 2027 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 40,030 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 21 Aug 2027
Mileage
40,030 mi
At MOT on 13 Aug 2026
MOT tests
25
20 passed · 5 failed
Per year
969 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T65 SSX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
TVR
Model
Chimaera
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,952 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T65 SSX was last recorded at 40,030 miles on 13 Aug 2026, 8 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Aug 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 15 Jul 2014: 22,532 miles, lower than 33,491 miles on 27 Mar 2014.

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
40,022 miles · 22 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
8 miles
Average per year
969 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 40,030 miles
  • 2025 – 40,022 miles
  • 2024 – 40,018 miles
  • 2023 – 39,840 miles
  • 2022 – 39,832 miles
  • 2021 – 39,765 miles
  • 2020 – 39,685 miles
  • 2019 – 39,361 miles
  • 2018 – 38,912 miles
  • 2017 – 38,356 miles
  • 2016 – 36,699 miles
  • 2015 – 33,653 miles
  • 2014 – 22,532 miles
  • 2013 – 32,191 miles
  • 2012 – 29,925 miles
  • 2011 – 29,924 miles
  • 2010 – 29,336 miles
  • 2009 – 26,998 miles
  • 2007 – 24,237 miles
  • 2006 – 20,783 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass40,030 miles
  • MinorHeadlamp reflector slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryChassis undersealed but corroded in places
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryPower steering ram has slight seepage from a joint steering rack (2.1.5 (a))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (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.

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure4 MOTs, 2007–2017

  • Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Reflector corroded (1.7.5a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Front Headlamp aim too high

    Failure2 MOTs, 2007–2012

Full MOT history

25 tests since 5 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass40,030 miles (+8)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    40,030 miles
    Test number
    651698150289
    • MinorHeadlamp reflector slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryChassis undersealed but corroded in places
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryPower steering ram has slight seepage from a joint steering rack (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass40,022 miles (+4)2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    40,022 miles
    Test number
    900795134998
    • MinorNearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass40,018 miles (+178)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    40,018 miles
    Test number
    281406039089
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened offside and nearside front and rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass39,840 miles (+8)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    39,840 miles
    Test number
    216138002391
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear suspension arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security body mounting points corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  5. Pass39,832 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    39,832 miles
    Test number
    562097010200
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security all body mounting points corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  6. Fail39,832 miles (+67)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,832 miles
    Test number
    257917692282
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security all body mounting points corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  7. Pass39,765 miles (+80)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    39,765 miles
    Test number
    685538325821

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass39,685 miles (+324)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    39,685 miles
    Test number
    789914509424

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass39,361 miles (+449)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    39,361 miles
    Test number
    919294518550

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass38,912 miles (+556)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    38,912 miles
    Test number
    236738484487

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass38,356 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    38,356 miles
    Test number
    613743280606
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Reflector corroded (1.7.5a)

  12. Fail38,356 miles (+1,657)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,356 miles
    Test number
    382103179972
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Reflector corroded (1.7.5a)

  13. Pass36,699 miles (+3,046)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    36,699 miles
    Test number
    872099992425

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass33,653 miles (+11,121)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    33,653 miles
    Test number
    825146325033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass22,532 miles (-10,959)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    22,532 miles
    Test number
    249526494438

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail33,491 miles (+1,300)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,491 miles
    Test number
    745766684041
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  17. Pass32,191 miles (+2,266)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    32,191 miles
    Test number
    199969093139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass29,925 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    29,925 miles
    Test number
    419613092188
    • NoteOil leak

  19. Fail29,925 miles (+1)7 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,925 miles
    Test number
    655354342117
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailurePower steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)
    • NoteOil leak

  20. Pass29,924 miles (+588)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2012
    Odometer
    29,924 miles
    Test number
    938660941174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass29,336 miles (+2,338)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2011
    Odometer
    29,336 miles
    Test number
    100497630107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass26,998 miles (+2,761)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2010
    Odometer
    26,998 miles
    Test number
    653204139184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass24,237 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    24,237 miles
    Test number
    454467337476

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail24,237 miles (+3,454)6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,237 miles
    Test number
    990047537398
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  25. Pass20,783 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    20,783 miles
    Test number
    143198776204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T65 SSX

Does T65 SSX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T65 SSX is valid until 21 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on T65 SSX?
The MOT on T65 SSX is valid until 21 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T65 SSX done?
T65 SSX was recorded at 40,030 miles at its MOT on 13 Aug 2026, an average of 969 miles a year.
Has T65 SSX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T65 SSX has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Jan 2022.
Has the mileage on T65 SSX ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 15 Jul 2014. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T65 SSX find?
T65 SSX passed its latest MOT on 13 Aug 2026 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: headlamp reflector slightly defective both sides; chassis undersealed but corroded in places; offside front service brake binding but not excessively, and 3 more.

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