TVR Chimaera
Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 3,952 cc
T865 KGPMOT history
T865 KGP is a blue petrol TVR Chimaera first used on 11 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 19 Apr 2027 and it has passed 19 of 21 MOT tests, with 40,224 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Apr 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 19 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 40,224 mi
- At MOT on 20 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 21
- 19 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 553 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T865 KGP
- 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
- 11 Mar 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 19 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 20 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T865 KGP was last recorded at 40,224 miles on 20 Apr 2026, 18 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Mar 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 40,206 miles · 19 Mar 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 18 miles
- Average per year
- 553 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 40,224 miles
- 2025 – 40,206 miles
- 2022 – 39,879 miles
- 2021 – 39,073 miles
- 2020 – 38,730 miles
- 2019 – 38,364 miles
- 2018 – 38,138 miles
- 2017 – 37,399 miles
- 2016 – 36,907 miles
- 2015 – 36,830 miles
- 2014 – 36,598 miles
- 2013 – 36,044 miles
- 2012 – 35,260 miles
- 2011 – 34,755 miles
- 2010 – 33,806 miles
- 2009 – 33,063 miles
- 2008 – 32,099 miles
- 2007 – 30,900 miles
- 2006 – 29,212 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass40,224 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
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.
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2015
Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2011
Full MOT history
21 tests since 23 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass40,224 miles (+18)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 40,224 miles
- Test number
- 403169408076
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Pass40,206 miles (+327)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 40,206 miles
- Test number
- 610407116194
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass39,879 miles (+806)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 39,879 miles
- Test number
- 952829905171
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Both front shocks and springs (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear shocks and springs (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass39,073 miles (+343)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 39,073 miles
- Test number
- 979090051712
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass38,730 miles (+366)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 38,730 miles
- Test number
- 253399195691
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass38,364 miles (+78)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 38,364 miles
- Test number
- 693406213288
- AdvisoryNearside headlamp dip beam poor pattern
Fail38,286 miles (+148)3 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 38,286 miles
- Test number
- 170484435877
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
- MinorOffside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside dip beam poor image
- AdvisoryEngine oil leak from sump bung
Pass38,138 miles (+739)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 38,138 miles
- Test number
- 841857433551
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass37,399 miles (+492)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 37,399 miles
- Test number
- 734362639052
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Pass36,907 miles (+77)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 36,907 miles
- Test number
- 205526309437
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryBoth outer chassis tubes corroded
Pass36,830 miles (+232)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 36,830 miles
- Test number
- 345621905403
- AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass36,598 miles (+554)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 36,598 miles
- Test number
- 939165584101
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass36,044 miles (+784)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 36,044 miles
- Test number
- 285763483477
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass35,260 miles (+505)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 35,260 miles
- Test number
- 736578272115
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Pass34,755 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 34,755 miles
- Test number
- 726458861104
- AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Fail34,755 miles (+949)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 34,755 miles
- Test number
- 867294561136
- FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass33,806 miles (+743)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jun 2011
- Odometer
- 33,806 miles
- Test number
- 293559260458
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass33,063 miles (+964)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jun 2010
- Odometer
- 33,063 miles
- Test number
- 961162569140
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass32,099 miles (+1,199)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jun 2009
- Odometer
- 32,099 miles
- Test number
- 292819058431
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass30,900 miles (+1,688)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jun 2008
- Odometer
- 30,900 miles
- Test number
- 470778257126
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass29,212 miles
- MOT expiry
- 22 May 2007
- Odometer
- 29,212 miles
- Test number
- 192023746183
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T865 KGP
- Does T865 KGP currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T865 KGP is valid until 19 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T865 KGP?
- The MOT on T865 KGP is valid until 19 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T865 KGP done?
- T865 KGP was recorded at 40,224 miles at its MOT on 20 Apr 2026, an average of 553 miles a year.
- Has T865 KGP ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T865 KGP has failed 2 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Jun 2019.
- Has the mileage on T865 KGP 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 T865 KGP find?
- T865 KGP passed its latest MOT on 20 Apr 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front service brake fluctuating, but not excessively; offside front service brake fluctuating, but not excessively.
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