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TVR Chimaera

Blue and Green · Petrol · 1999 · 4,997 cc

T926 OVFMOT history

T926 OVF is a blue and green petrol TVR Chimaera first used on 1 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 24 Mar 2027 and it has passed 15 of 27 MOT tests, with 65,336 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 24 Mar 2027
Mileage
65,336 mi
At MOT on 25 Mar 2026
MOT tests
27
15 passed · 12 failed
Per year
1,147 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T926 OVF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
TVR
Model
Chimaera
Colour
Blue and Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,997 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T926 OVF was last recorded at 65,336 miles on 25 Mar 2026, 528 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
64,808 miles · 31 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
528 miles
Average per year
1,147 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 65,336 miles
  • 2025 – 64,808 miles
  • 2024 – 63,591 miles
  • 2023 – 62,551 miles
  • 2022 – 62,249 miles
  • 2021 – 61,835 miles
  • 2019 – 61,801 miles
  • 2017 – 61,285 miles
  • 2016 – 61,125 miles
  • 2014 – 59,566 miles
  • 2013 – 58,750 miles
  • 2012 – 56,755 miles
  • 2011 – 54,323 miles
  • 2010 – 51,413 miles
  • 2009 – 50,811 miles
  • 2008 – 48,210 miles
  • 2006 – 42,607 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass65,336 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

    Failure6 MOTs, 2008–2011

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

    Failure5 MOTs, 2008–2010

  • Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

    Failure4 MOTs, 2008–2010

  • Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2008–2010

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Slight oil leak from steering rack

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

27 tests since 2 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass65,336 miles (+528)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    65,336 miles
    Test number
    657867901841

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass64,808 miles (+1,217)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    64,808 miles
    Test number
    145244484664
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component pinion area (2.1.5 (a))

  3. Pass63,591 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    63,591 miles
    Test number
    902286380891
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak from steering rack

  4. Fail63,591 miles (+1,040)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,591 miles
    Test number
    629509503728
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak from steering rack

  5. Pass62,551 miles (+302)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    62,551 miles
    Test number
    881496072766
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

  6. Pass62,249 miles (+110)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    62,249 miles
    Test number
    806163268800
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

  7. Fail62,139 miles (+304)6 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,139 miles
    Test number
    250327757914
    • 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 carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

  8. Pass61,835 miles (+34)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    61,835 miles
    Test number
    269578756038
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail61,801 miles (+516)1 dangerous4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,801 miles
    Test number
    616303223345
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt all four (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

  10. Pass61,285 miles (+160)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    61,285 miles
    Test number
    514471894252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass61,125 miles (+1,559)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    61,125 miles
    Test number
    344710751118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass59,566 miles (+816)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    59,566 miles
    Test number
    936809724374

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass58,750 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    58,750 miles
    Test number
    577496513393

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail58,748 miles (+1,993)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,748 miles
    Test number
    595876393247
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass56,755 miles (+2,432)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    56,755 miles
    Test number
    319947672275

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass54,323 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    54,323 miles
    Test number
    177232491226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail54,322 miles (+281)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,322 miles
    Test number
    399120291442
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

  18. Fail54,041 miles (+2,628)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,041 miles
    Test number
    329081331170
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  19. Pass51,413 miles (+23)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    51,413 miles
    Test number
    714583300106
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  20. Fail51,390 miles (+25)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,390 miles
    Test number
    394847290053
    • 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)

  21. Fail51,365 miles (+554)8 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,365 miles
    Test number
    711938570083
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • 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)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  22. Fail50,811 miles (+2,601)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,811 miles
    Test number
    292830989156
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • 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)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

  23. Pass48,210 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2009
    Odometer
    48,210 miles
    Test number
    523554048105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail48,207 miles (+152)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,207 miles
    Test number
    853302648177
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • 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)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

  25. Fail48,055 miles (+5,448)2 dangerous8 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,055 miles
    Test number
    974459508197
    • DangerousNearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • 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)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  26. Fail42,607 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,607 miles
    Test number
    351113456151
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

  27. Pass42,607 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    42,607 miles
    Test number
    653613956170
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Questions about T926 OVF

Does T926 OVF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T926 OVF is valid until 24 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on T926 OVF?
The MOT on T926 OVF is valid until 24 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T926 OVF done?
T926 OVF was recorded at 65,336 miles at its MOT on 25 Mar 2026, an average of 1,147 miles a year.
Has T926 OVF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T926 OVF has failed 12 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on T926 OVF 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 T926 OVF find?
T926 OVF passed its latest MOT on 25 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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