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TVR Chimaera

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 3,952 cc

T97 ALRMOT history

T97 ALR is a blue petrol TVR Chimaera first used on 7 Aug 1999. Its MOT is valid until 9 Aug 2027 and it has passed 20 of 21 MOT tests, with 45,556 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 9 Aug 2027
Mileage
45,556 mi
At MOT on 10 Aug 2026
MOT tests
21
20 passed · 1 failed
Per year
1,216 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T97 ALR
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
7 Aug 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T97 ALR was last recorded at 45,556 miles on 10 Aug 2026, 192 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
45,364 miles · 23 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
192 miles
Average per year
1,216 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 45,556 miles
  • 2025 – 45,364 miles
  • 2024 – 45,116 miles
  • 2023 – 44,512 miles
  • 2022 – 44,454 miles
  • 2021 – 43,966 miles
  • 2019 – 43,350 miles
  • 2018 – 43,157 miles
  • 2017 – 42,345 miles
  • 2016 – 41,983 miles
  • 2015 – 41,124 miles
  • 2014 – 37,269 miles
  • 2013 – 34,709 miles
  • 2012 – 31,056 miles
  • 2011 – 29,588 miles
  • 2010 – 29,039 miles
  • 2009 – 28,295 miles
  • 2008 – 27,359 miles
  • 2007 – 26,136 miles
  • 2006 – 20,932 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass45,556 miles
  • AdvisorySuspension/steering gaitors perished

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 Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

21 tests since 13 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass45,556 miles (+192)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    45,556 miles
    Test number
    541071908911
    • AdvisorySuspension/steering gaitors perished

  2. Pass45,364 miles (+248)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    45,364 miles
    Test number
    431575832767
    • MinorNearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  3. Pass45,116 miles (+604)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    45,116 miles
    Test number
    372767218010
    • MinorNearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Pass44,512 miles (+58)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2024
    Odometer
    44,512 miles
    Test number
    488683118836
    • MinorNearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryChassis corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  5. Pass44,454 miles (+488)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2023
    Odometer
    44,454 miles
    Test number
    475928201673
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  6. Pass43,966 miles (+616)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    43,966 miles
    Test number
    328082821529
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  7. Pass43,350 miles (+193)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    43,350 miles
    Test number
    851231686947

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass43,157 miles (+812)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    43,157 miles
    Test number
    844902527287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass42,345 miles (+362)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    42,345 miles
    Test number
    544476896847

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass41,983 miles (+859)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    41,983 miles
    Test number
    177932725977

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass41,124 miles (+3,855)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    41,124 miles
    Test number
    856205175164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass37,269 miles (+2,560)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    37,269 miles
    Test number
    477995074161
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  13. Pass34,709 miles (+3,653)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    34,709 miles
    Test number
    428562163102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass31,056 miles (+1,468)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    31,056 miles
    Test number
    369772872106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass29,588 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    29,588 miles
    Test number
    478187841169
    • NoteFront & rear suspension arms corroding
    • NoteOil leak(s) on engine

  16. Fail29,588 miles (+549)4 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,588 miles
    Test number
    645077541199
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteFront & rear suspension arms corroding
    • NoteOil leak(s) on engine

  17. Pass29,039 miles (+744)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    29,039 miles
    Test number
    253244370428
    • NoteFront tyres wearing on inner edges
    • NoteOil leaks on engine/transmission
    • NoteOuter sections of space frame rusting

  18. Pass28,295 miles (+936)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    28,295 miles
    Test number
    944619769193
    • NoteBrake pads not checked
    • NoteSpace frame starting to rust checked over as much of frame as posible

  19. Pass27,359 miles (+1,223)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    27,359 miles
    Test number
    252506378125
    • NoteBrake discs starting to rust on inner edge
    • NoteBrake pads not checked
    • NoteOffside front tyre wearing on inner edge

  20. Pass26,136 miles (+5,204)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    26,136 miles
    Test number
    223242477188
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  21. Pass20,932 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2007
    Odometer
    20,932 miles
    Test number
    392833836135
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Questions about T97 ALR

Does T97 ALR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T97 ALR is valid until 9 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on T97 ALR?
The MOT on T97 ALR is valid until 9 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T97 ALR done?
T97 ALR was recorded at 45,556 miles at its MOT on 10 Aug 2026, an average of 1,216 miles a year.
Has T97 ALR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T97 ALR has failed 1 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 27 May 2011.
Has the mileage on T97 ALR 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 T97 ALR find?
T97 ALR passed its latest MOT on 10 Aug 2026 with 1 advisory: suspension/steering gaitors perished.

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