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TVR Chimaera

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 3,952 cc

T680 RTAMOT history

T680 RTA is a blue petrol TVR Chimaera first used on 20 Apr 1999. Its MOT is valid until 9 Apr 2027 and it has passed 20 of 24 MOT tests, with 38,464 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 9 Apr 2027
Mileage
38,464 mi
At MOT on 10 Apr 2026
MOT tests
24
20 passed · 4 failed
Per year
976 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T680 RTA
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
20 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T680 RTA was last recorded at 38,464 miles on 10 Apr 2026, 544 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Jan 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 4 Jun 2010: 11,134 miles, lower than 21,558 miles on 15 May 2009.

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
37,920 miles · 31 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
544 miles
Average per year
976 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 38,464 miles
  • 2025 – 37,920 miles
  • 2023 – 36,077 miles
  • 2022 – 35,777 miles
  • 2021 – 35,300 miles
  • 2020 – 34,322 miles
  • 2019 – 31,910 miles
  • 2018 – 31,055 miles
  • 2017 – 30,576 miles
  • 2016 – 29,626 miles
  • 2015 – 29,128 miles
  • 2014 – 26,831 miles
  • 2013 – 25,558 miles
  • 2012 – 24,579 miles
  • 2011 – 23,705 miles
  • 2010 – 11,134 miles
  • 2009 – 21,558 miles
  • 2008 – 20,514 miles
  • 2007 – 19,559 miles
  • 2006 – 18,902 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass38,464 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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm outer edge (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

24 tests since 24 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass38,464 miles (+544)
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    38,464 miles
    Test number
    100364021373

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass37,920 miles (+1,843)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    37,920 miles
    Test number
    457499349055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass36,077 miles (+300)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    36,077 miles
    Test number
    360235997969

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass35,777 miles (+477)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    35,777 miles
    Test number
    516894364723
    • AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass35,300 miles (+978)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    35,300 miles
    Test number
    376783816702
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass34,322 miles (+2,412)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    34,322 miles
    Test number
    133069895927
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass31,910 miles (+855)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    31,910 miles
    Test number
    389579210958
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass31,055 miles (+479)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2019
    Odometer
    31,055 miles
    Test number
    925672852501

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass30,576 miles (+950)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    30,576 miles
    Test number
    302346789545
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm outer edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear hub oil leak

  10. Pass29,626 miles (+498)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    29,626 miles
    Test number
    980253194962
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm outer edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass29,128 miles (+2,297)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    29,128 miles
    Test number
    525573485196
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteN/s/f tyre slightly worn on outer edge

  12. Pass26,831 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    26,831 miles
    Test number
    416356954140
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Fail26,831 miles (+1,273)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,831 miles
    Test number
    327575154179
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  14. Pass25,558 miles (+979)1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    25,558 miles
    Test number
    228945683421
    • NoteO/s and n/s centre chassis surface corrosion started

  15. Pass24,579 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    24,579 miles
    Test number
    258340662426

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail24,578 miles (+873)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,578 miles
    Test number
    507376742100
    • FailureNearside Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  17. Pass23,705 miles (+12,571)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    23,705 miles
    Test number
    305298271153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass11,134 miles (-10,424)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    11,134 miles
    Test number
    873145650153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail21,558 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,558 miles
    Test number
    473945439163
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  20. Pass21,558 miles (+1,044)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2010
    Odometer
    21,558 miles
    Test number
    671505539159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass20,514 miles (+955)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    20,514 miles
    Test number
    790629508129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass19,559 miles (+657)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    19,559 miles
    Test number
    123187617158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass18,902 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    18,902 miles
    Test number
    684526316159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail18,894 miles3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,894 miles
    Test number
    182663186090
    • FailureFront Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Questions about T680 RTA

Does T680 RTA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T680 RTA is valid until 9 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on T680 RTA?
The MOT on T680 RTA is valid until 9 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T680 RTA done?
T680 RTA was recorded at 38,464 miles at its MOT on 10 Apr 2026, an average of 976 miles a year.
Has T680 RTA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T680 RTA has failed 4 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Jun 2014.
Has the mileage on T680 RTA ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 4 Jun 2010. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T680 RTA find?
T680 RTA passed its latest MOT on 10 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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