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TVR Chimaera

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 4,546 cc

V10 HEFMOT history

V10 HEF is a blue petrol TVR Chimaera first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 26 Feb 2027 and it has passed 20 of 22 MOT tests, with 40,339 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 26 Feb 2027
Mileage
40,339 mi
At MOT on 27 Feb 2026
MOT tests
22
20 passed · 2 failed
Per year
1,699 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V10 HEF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
TVR
Model
Chimaera
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,546 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V10 HEF was last recorded at 40,339 miles on 27 Feb 2026, 11,398 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
28,941 miles · 22 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
11,398 miles
Average per year
1,699 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 40,339 miles
  • 2025 – 28,941 miles
  • 2024 – 21,977 miles
  • 2023 – 21,645 miles
  • 2021 – 21,520 miles
  • 2020 – 21,282 miles
  • 2019 – 21,066 miles
  • 2018 – 20,852 miles
  • 2017 – 19,878 miles
  • 2016 – 17,764 miles
  • 2015 – 15,337 miles
  • 2014 – 13,510 miles
  • 2013 – 11,819 miles
  • 2012 – 10,458 miles
  • 2011 – 9,711 miles
  • 2010 – 8,657 miles
  • 2009 – 8,408 miles
  • 2008 – 8,043 miles
  • 2007 – 7,529 miles
  • 2006 – 6,689 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass40,339 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryBoth front/both rear inner brake pads wearing.

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 front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

22 tests since 10 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass40,339 miles (+11,398)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    40,339 miles
    Test number
    723955057230
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front/both rear inner brake pads wearing.

  2. Pass28,941 miles (+6,964)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    28,941 miles
    Test number
    545679352912

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass21,977 miles (+332)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    21,977 miles
    Test number
    552329061250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass21,645 miles (+125)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    21,645 miles
    Test number
    395513539564

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass21,520 miles (+238)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    21,520 miles
    Test number
    665321711602

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass21,282 miles (+216)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    21,282 miles
    Test number
    109522654923
    • AdvisorySlight surface rust on lower structure of vehicle.

  7. Pass21,066 miles (+214)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    21,066 miles
    Test number
    836492132330
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced out riggers both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  8. Pass20,852 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    20,852 miles
    Test number
    221949176155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail20,852 miles (+974)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,852 miles
    Test number
    726207478634
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Outer Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

  10. Pass19,878 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    19,878 miles
    Test number
    671747906791
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

  11. Fail19,877 miles (+2,113)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,877 miles
    Test number
    198549783749
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)
    • FailureFront registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)
    • FailureNearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

  12. Pass17,764 miles (+2,427)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    17,764 miles
    Test number
    775582065621

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass15,337 miles (+1,827)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    15,337 miles
    Test number
    525440085144
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  14. Pass13,510 miles (+1,691)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    13,510 miles
    Test number
    879206284189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass11,819 miles (+1,361)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    11,819 miles
    Test number
    795333583132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass10,458 miles (+747)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    10,458 miles
    Test number
    449394672187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass9,711 miles (+1,054)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    9,711 miles
    Test number
    406618081109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass8,657 miles (+249)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    8,657 miles
    Test number
    171985970115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass8,408 miles (+365)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    8,408 miles
    Test number
    382212609243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass8,043 miles (+514)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    8,043 miles
    Test number
    224469678107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass7,529 miles (+840)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    7,529 miles
    Test number
    523406587198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass6,689 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2007
    Odometer
    6,689 miles
    Test number
    903090436116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V10 HEF

Does V10 HEF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V10 HEF is valid until 26 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on V10 HEF?
The MOT on V10 HEF is valid until 26 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V10 HEF done?
V10 HEF was recorded at 40,339 miles at its MOT on 27 Feb 2026, an average of 1,699 miles a year.
Has V10 HEF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V10 HEF has failed 2 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Jul 2018.
Has the mileage on V10 HEF 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 V10 HEF find?
V10 HEF passed its latest MOT on 27 Feb 2026 with 9 advisories: nearside front brake disc worn, but not excessively; nearside front coil spring corroded; nearside front service brake binding but not excessively, and 6 more.

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