TVR Chimaera
Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 4,546 cc
T70 VRRMOT history
T70 VRR is a silver petrol TVR Chimaera first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 28 Apr 2027 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 45,484 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Apr 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 28 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 45,484 mi
- At MOT on 22 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 24
- 18 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 800 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T70 VRR
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- TVR
- Model
- Chimaera
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 4,546 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 31 Dec 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 28 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 22 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T70 VRR was last recorded at 45,484 miles on 22 Apr 2026, 477 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Apr 2025.
Mileage went down between tests
- 10 Jul 2014: 37,954 miles, lower than 38,517 miles on 26 Apr 2013.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 45,007 miles · 29 Apr 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 477 miles
- Average per year
- 800 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 45,484 miles
- 2025 – 45,007 miles
- 2024 – 43,196 miles
- 2023 – 39,994 miles
- 2022 – 39,250 miles
- 2021 – 38,229 miles
- 2018 – 38,121 miles
- 2016 – 38,085 miles
- 2015 – 38,081 miles
- 2014 – 37,954 miles
- 2013 – 38,517 miles
- 2012 – 35,679 miles
- 2011 – 35,519 miles
- 2009 – 35,162 miles
- 2008 – 34,094 miles
- 2007 – 32,136 miles
- 2006 – 29,610 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass45,484 miles
- AdvisoryBrake cable damaged but not to excess both (1.1.15 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
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 Rear Outer Brake cable damaged but not to excess
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Rear Outer Brake cable damaged but not to excess
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox area
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Full MOT history
24 tests since 22 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass45,484 miles (+477)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 45,484 miles
- Test number
- 503145328894
- AdvisoryBrake cable damaged but not to excess both (1.1.15 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
Pass45,007 miles (+1)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 45,007 miles
- Test number
- 467384444178
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Fail45,006 miles (+1,810)1 dangerous4 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 45,006 miles
- Test number
- 226437112750
- DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))
- MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Pass43,196 miles (+7)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 43,196 miles
- Test number
- 651981681120
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Fail43,189 miles (+3,195)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 43,189 miles
- Test number
- 684491062424
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass39,994 miles (+744)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 39,994 miles
- Test number
- 811996009627
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass39,250 miles2 minor
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jun 2023
- Odometer
- 39,250 miles
- Test number
- 154604949110
- MinorNearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Fail39,250 miles (+1,021)1 repaired2 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 39,250 miles
- Test number
- 858517033767
- Repaired at testCentral Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
- MinorNearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Pass38,229 miles (+108)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jun 2022
- Odometer
- 38,229 miles
- Test number
- 679997423796
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass38,121 miles (+34)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 38,121 miles
- Test number
- 395574012028
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass38,087 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 38,087 miles
- Test number
- 504266684506
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass38,085 miles (+4)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 38,085 miles
- Test number
- 237230788697
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass38,081 miles (+127)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 12 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 38,081 miles
- Test number
- 146225325264
- AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
Pass37,954 miles (-563)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 37,954 miles
- Test number
- 509721194134
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass38,517 miles (+2,838)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 38,517 miles
- Test number
- 957306313177
- AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Pass35,679 miles (+160)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jan 2013
- Odometer
- 35,679 miles
- Test number
- 477370822028
- NoteChassis/frame is very corroded
Pass35,519 miles (+357)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jan 2012
- Odometer
- 35,519 miles
- Test number
- 548689711074
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass35,162 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Nov 2010
- Odometer
- 35,162 miles
- Test number
- 494381629390
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail35,161 miles (+1,067)4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 35,161 miles
- Test number
- 841875519309
- FailureNearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
- FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
- FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
- FailureOffside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Pass34,094 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jul 2009
- Odometer
- 34,094 miles
- Test number
- 210034708214
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail34,092 miles (+1,956)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 34,092 miles
- Test number
- 280872198465
- FailureOffside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Fail32,136 miles1 repaired8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 32,136 miles
- Test number
- 312431997182
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass32,136 miles (+2,526)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jul 2008
- Odometer
- 32,136 miles
- Test number
- 684441597149
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass29,610 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jun 2007
- Odometer
- 29,610 miles
- Test number
- 353443476146
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T70 VRR
- Does T70 VRR currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T70 VRR is valid until 28 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T70 VRR?
- The MOT on T70 VRR is valid until 28 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T70 VRR done?
- T70 VRR was recorded at 45,484 miles at its MOT on 22 Apr 2026, an average of 800 miles a year.
- Has T70 VRR ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T70 VRR has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Apr 2025.
- Has the mileage on T70 VRR ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 10 Jul 2014. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on T70 VRR find?
- T70 VRR passed its latest MOT on 22 Apr 2026 with 6 advisories: brake cable damaged but not to excess both; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front track rod end ball joint has slight play, and 3 more.
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