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TVR Chimaera

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 3,952 cc

T681 RPLMOT history

T681 RPL is a blue petrol TVR Chimaera first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT expired on 31 Mar 2026 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 71,403 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Mar 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 31 Mar 2026
Mileage
71,403 mi
At MOT on 3 Mar 2025
MOT tests
25
20 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,077 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T681 RPL
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
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 31 Mar 2026
Latest MOT test
3 Mar 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T681 RPL was last recorded at 71,403 miles on 3 Mar 2025, 9 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
71,394 miles · 1 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
9 miles
Average per year
2,077 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 71,403 miles
  • 2024 – 70,096 miles
  • 2023 – 68,587 miles
  • 2022 – 68,413 miles
  • 2021 – 67,331 miles
  • 2020 – 67,050 miles
  • 2018 – 65,670 miles
  • 2017 – 64,147 miles
  • 2016 – 62,091 miles
  • 2015 – 57,019 miles
  • 2014 – 53,988 miles
  • 2013 – 50,444 miles
  • 2012 – 49,746 miles
  • 2011 – 49,596 miles
  • 2010 – 47,676 miles
  • 2009 – 44,821 miles
  • 2008 – 39,693 miles
  • 2007 – 38,151 miles
  • 2006 – 32,044 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass71,403 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, 2018–2025

Full MOT history

25 tests since 23 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass71,403 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    71,403 miles
    Test number
    941829108608

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail71,394 miles (+1,298)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,394 miles
    Test number
    990693484620
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass70,096 miles (+1,509)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    70,096 miles
    Test number
    705335349568

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass68,587 miles (+174)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    68,587 miles
    Test number
    752797957545

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass68,413 miles (+1,082)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    68,413 miles
    Test number
    864397723238
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass67,331 miles (+281)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    67,331 miles
    Test number
    618998706084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass67,050 miles (+1,380)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    67,050 miles
    Test number
    735701372179
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass65,670 miles (+1,523)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    65,670 miles
    Test number
    328770032107
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake slightly binding on when turned by hand .
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass64,147 miles (+2,056)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    64,147 miles
    Test number
    942133158330

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass62,091 miles (+5,072)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    62,091 miles
    Test number
    164743612392
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.4)
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs slightly corroded on inner surface

  11. Pass57,019 miles (+3,031)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    57,019 miles
    Test number
    326786424619

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass53,988 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    53,988 miles
    Test number
    669801094243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail53,981 miles (+1,735)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,981 miles
    Test number
    529360894200
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  14. Pass52,246 miles (+1,802)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    52,246 miles
    Test number
    667933814186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail50,444 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,444 miles
    Test number
    218877103449
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  16. Pass50,444 miles (+698)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    50,444 miles
    Test number
    915707703177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass49,746 miles (+150)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    49,746 miles
    Test number
    238640812190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass49,596 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    49,596 miles
    Test number
    106520411284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail49,596 miles (+1,920)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,596 miles
    Test number
    197790311248
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

  20. Pass47,676 miles (+2,855)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2011
    Odometer
    47,676 miles
    Test number
    992351940185
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

  21. Pass44,821 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    44,821 miles
    Test number
    953551179012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail44,821 miles (+5,128)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,821 miles
    Test number
    972581179032
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

  23. Pass39,693 miles (+1,542)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    39,693 miles
    Test number
    493940368055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass38,151 miles (+6,107)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    38,151 miles
    Test number
    232493177037
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass32,044 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    32,044 miles
    Test number
    224632086052
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak

Questions about T681 RPL

Does T681 RPL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T681 RPL expired on 31 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T681 RPL?
The MOT on T681 RPL expired on 31 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T681 RPL done?
T681 RPL was recorded at 71,403 miles at its MOT on 3 Mar 2025, an average of 2,077 miles a year.
Has T681 RPL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T681 RPL has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on T681 RPL 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 T681 RPL find?
T681 RPL passed its latest MOT on 3 Mar 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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