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TVR Chimaera

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 4,546 cc

T870 KGPMOT history

T870 KGP is a silver petrol TVR Chimaera first used on 1 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 12 Apr 2027 and it has passed 19 of 22 MOT tests, with 35,900 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 12 Apr 2027
Mileage
35,900 mi
At MOT on 13 Apr 2026
MOT tests
22
19 passed · 3 failed
Per year
515 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T870 KGP
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
1 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T870 KGP was last recorded at 35,900 miles on 13 Apr 2026, 316 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Apr 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
35,584 miles · 26 Apr 2024
Between the last two tests
316 miles
Average per year
515 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 35,900 miles
  • 2024 – 35,584 miles
  • 2023 – 34,955 miles
  • 2021 – 32,985 miles
  • 2020 – 30,241 miles
  • 2019 – 30,064 miles
  • 2018 – 29,864 miles
  • 2017 – 29,569 miles
  • 2016 – 28,982 miles
  • 2015 – 28,663 miles
  • 2014 – 28,261 miles
  • 2013 – 28,067 miles
  • 2012 – 27,729 miles
  • 2011 – 27,537 miles
  • 2010 – 27,130 miles
  • 2009 – 26,575 miles
  • 2008 – 26,301 miles
  • 2007 – 25,957 miles
  • 2006 – 25,646 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass35,900 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

22 tests since 12 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass35,900 miles (+316)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    35,900 miles
    Test number
    321498563247
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass35,584 miles (+629)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    35,584 miles
    Test number
    964870111191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass34,955 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    34,955 miles
    Test number
    881818309756

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail34,955 miles (+1,970)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,955 miles
    Test number
    487671043329
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  5. Pass32,985 miles (+44)
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    32,985 miles
    Test number
    907827012105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail32,941 miles (+2,700)6 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,941 miles
    Test number
    655826915500
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Outer Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass30,241 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    30,241 miles
    Test number
    443556615799

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail30,241 miles (+177)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,241 miles
    Test number
    354586241462
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass30,064 miles (+200)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    30,064 miles
    Test number
    587115371794

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass29,864 miles (+295)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    29,864 miles
    Test number
    340435116238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass29,569 miles (+587)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    29,569 miles
    Test number
    200041477719

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass28,982 miles (+319)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    28,982 miles
    Test number
    124157179146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass28,663 miles (+402)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    28,663 miles
    Test number
    559712765144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass28,261 miles (+194)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    28,261 miles
    Test number
    208020964139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass28,067 miles (+338)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    28,067 miles
    Test number
    946074563154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass27,729 miles (+192)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    27,729 miles
    Test number
    275724262168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass27,537 miles (+407)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    27,537 miles
    Test number
    305633451156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass27,130 miles (+555)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2011
    Odometer
    27,130 miles
    Test number
    703651540188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass26,575 miles (+274)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2010
    Odometer
    26,575 miles
    Test number
    800162049130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass26,301 miles (+344)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2009
    Odometer
    26,301 miles
    Test number
    551894338187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass25,957 miles (+311)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2008
    Odometer
    25,957 miles
    Test number
    253181237460

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass25,646 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2007
    Odometer
    25,646 miles
    Test number
    244452136188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T870 KGP

Does T870 KGP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T870 KGP is valid until 12 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on T870 KGP?
The MOT on T870 KGP is valid until 12 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T870 KGP done?
T870 KGP was recorded at 35,900 miles at its MOT on 13 Apr 2026, an average of 515 miles a year.
Has T870 KGP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T870 KGP has failed 3 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Apr 2023.
Has the mileage on T870 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 T870 KGP find?
T870 KGP passed its latest MOT on 13 Apr 2026 with 1 advisory: front oil leak, but not excessive.

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