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TVR Chimaera

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 3,952 cc

T888 TVRMOT history

T888 TVR is a blue petrol TVR Chimaera first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 17 Aug 2027 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 40,731 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 17 Aug 2027
Mileage
40,731 mi
At MOT on 17 Aug 2026
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
1,517 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T888 TVR
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 valid until 17 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T888 TVR was last recorded at 40,731 miles on 17 Aug 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Aug 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
40,730 miles · 11 Aug 2026
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
1,517 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 40,731 miles
  • 2025 – 40,263 miles
  • 2024 – 39,081 miles
  • 2023 – 38,579 miles
  • 2022 – 38,558 miles
  • 2021 – 38,517 miles
  • 2019 – 38,346 miles
  • 2017 – 37,980 miles
  • 2016 – 37,912 miles
  • 2015 – 37,772 miles
  • 2014 – 36,606 miles
  • 2013 – 33,983 miles
  • 2012 – 29,559 miles
  • 2011 – 23,726 miles
  • 2010 – 20,759 miles
  • 2009 – 18,301 miles
  • 2008 – 17,930 miles
  • 2007 – 12,023 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass40,731 miles
  • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits

    Major3 MOTs, 2022–2026

  • Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

24 tests since 14 Sept 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass40,731 miles (+1)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    40,731 miles
    Test number
    811944527959
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail40,730 miles (+467)5 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,730 miles
    Test number
    191996375662
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass40,263 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    40,263 miles
    Test number
    289048086195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail40,260 miles (+1,179)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,260 miles
    Test number
    302933027704
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  5. Pass39,081 miles (+502)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    39,081 miles
    Test number
    843792782422

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass38,579 miles (+21)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    38,579 miles
    Test number
    148025568362

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass38,558 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    38,558 miles
    Test number
    390201861251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail38,555 miles (+38)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,555 miles
    Test number
    513301708101
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

  9. Pass38,517 miles (+171)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    38,517 miles
    Test number
    670186429816

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass38,346 miles (+366)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    38,346 miles
    Test number
    607348924159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass37,980 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    37,980 miles
    Test number
    261267026176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail37,977 miles (+65)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,977 miles
    Test number
    460700590768
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureRear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • AdvisoryAll rear constant velocity joint boots leaking
    • AdvisoryAll tyres cracked in treads

  13. Pass37,912 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    37,912 miles
    Test number
    349544712881
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Fail37,912 miles (+140)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,912 miles
    Test number
    727045520130
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Pass37,772 miles (+1,166)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    37,772 miles
    Test number
    735325585009
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Pass36,606 miles (+2,623)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2015
    Odometer
    36,606 miles
    Test number
    445532734197
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteParking brake requires adjustment

  17. Pass33,983 miles (+4,424)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2014
    Odometer
    33,983 miles
    Test number
    468125033127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass29,559 miles (+5,833)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2013
    Odometer
    29,559 miles
    Test number
    785756532130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass23,726 miles (+2,967)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2012
    Odometer
    23,726 miles
    Test number
    846397931141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass20,759 miles (+2,458)1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2011
    Odometer
    20,759 miles
    Test number
    354881540176
    • NoteRear brake discs corroded

  21. Pass18,301 miles (+371)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2010
    Odometer
    18,301 miles
    Test number
    872431249154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass17,930 miles (+30)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    17,930 miles
    Test number
    183589858289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail17,900 miles (+5,877)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,900 miles
    Test number
    824585548283
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

  24. Pass12,023 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    12,023 miles
    Test number
    610847857231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T888 TVR

Does T888 TVR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T888 TVR is valid until 17 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on T888 TVR?
The MOT on T888 TVR is valid until 17 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T888 TVR done?
T888 TVR was recorded at 40,731 miles at its MOT on 17 Aug 2026, an average of 1,517 miles a year.
Has T888 TVR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T888 TVR has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on T888 TVR 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 T888 TVR find?
T888 TVR passed its latest MOT on 17 Aug 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: offside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; front oil leak, but not excessive.

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