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TVR Chimaera

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 3,952 cc

T77 VVRMOT history

T77 VVR is a green petrol TVR Chimaera first used on 1 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 31 Mar 2027 and it has passed 13 of 16 MOT tests, with 46,889 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 31 Mar 2027
Mileage
46,889 mi
At MOT on 20 Mar 2026
MOT tests
16
13 passed · 3 failed
Per year
516 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T77 VVR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
TVR
Model
Chimaera
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,952 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T77 VVR was last recorded at 46,889 miles on 20 Mar 2026, 630 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Mar 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 3 Jul 2009: 36,790 miles, lower than 36,970 miles on 1 Jul 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
46,259 miles · 18 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
630 miles
Average per year
516 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 46,889 miles
  • 2025 – 46,259 miles
  • 2024 – 45,210 miles
  • 2023 – 43,539 miles
  • 2022 – 41,673 miles
  • 2021 – 39,153 miles
  • 2019 – 38,253 miles
  • 2016 – 38,199 miles
  • 2014 – 38,049 miles
  • 2012 – 37,491 miles
  • 2010 – 37,458 miles
  • 2009 – 36,790 miles
  • 2006 – 36,640 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass46,889 miles
  • MinorOffside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Lower shock absorber mounting point (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2022

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 Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

  • Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

Full MOT history

16 tests since 11 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass46,889 miles (+630)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    46,889 miles
    Test number
    567384777314
    • MinorOffside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Lower shock absorber mounting point (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass46,259 miles (+1,049)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    46,259 miles
    Test number
    870657386349
    • MinorOffside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded ALL coils springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Lower shock absorber mounting point (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass45,210 miles (+1,671)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    45,210 miles
    Test number
    516847367151
    • MinorOffside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated CV Boot leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass43,539 miles (+1,866)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    43,539 miles
    Test number
    730865380336
    • MinorOffside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Grease leaking out (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All brake discs are corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner faces are more worn than the outer faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass41,673 miles (+2,520)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    41,673 miles
    Test number
    560369614114
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear brake disc inner faces corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play Very slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass39,153 miles (+900)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    39,153 miles
    Test number
    537149069709
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass38,253 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    38,253 miles
    Test number
    749144878109
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail38,243 miles (+44)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,243 miles
    Test number
    885031907384
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass38,199 miles (+150)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    38,199 miles
    Test number
    145739060142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass38,049 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    38,049 miles
    Test number
    955957724243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail38,048 miles (+557)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,048 miles
    Test number
    329070224483
    • FailureNearside Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  12. Pass37,491 miles (+33)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    37,491 miles
    Test number
    545686362076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass37,458 miles (+668)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    37,458 miles
    Test number
    572116770143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass36,790 miles (-180)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    36,790 miles
    Test number
    394324289136
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • NoteAdvise front no plate damage

  15. Fail36,970 miles (+330)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,970 miles
    Test number
    771102489195
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • NoteAdvise front no plate damage

  16. Pass36,640 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2007
    Odometer
    36,640 miles
    Test number
    242881936120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T77 VVR

Does T77 VVR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T77 VVR is valid until 31 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on T77 VVR?
The MOT on T77 VVR is valid until 31 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T77 VVR done?
T77 VVR was recorded at 46,889 miles at its MOT on 20 Mar 2026, an average of 516 miles a year.
Has T77 VVR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T77 VVR has failed 3 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 16 May 2019.
Has the mileage on T77 VVR ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 3 Jul 2009. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T77 VVR find?
T77 VVR passed its latest MOT on 20 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: offside rear outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; coil spring corroded all coil springs corroded; offside front suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened lower shock absorber mounting point, and 1 more.

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