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TVR Chimaera

Blue · Petrol · 2000 · 3,952 cc

V26 TVRMOT history

V26 TVR is a blue petrol TVR Chimaera first used on 13 Jan 2000. Its MOT is valid until 12 May 2027 and it has passed 20 of 23 MOT tests, with 65,456 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 12 May 2027
Mileage
65,456 mi
At MOT on 13 Apr 2026
MOT tests
23
20 passed · 3 failed
Per year
2,933 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V26 TVR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
TVR
Model
Chimaera
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,952 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
13 Jan 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 May 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V26 TVR was last recorded at 65,456 miles on 13 Apr 2026, 2,568 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
62,888 miles · 9 May 2025
Between the last two tests
2,568 miles
Average per year
2,933 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 65,456 miles
  • 2025 – 62,888 miles
  • 2024 – 60,075 miles
  • 2022 – 59,201 miles
  • 2021 – 58,526 miles
  • 2020 – 56,207 miles
  • 2019 – 54,678 miles
  • 2018 – 53,344 miles
  • 2017 – 52,061 miles
  • 2016 – 51,060 miles
  • 2015 – 50,027 miles
  • 2014 – 47,050 miles
  • 2013 – 42,716 miles
  • 2012 – 38,304 miles
  • 2011 – 33,875 miles
  • 2010 – 29,011 miles
  • 2009 – 20,710 miles
  • 2008 – 16,108 miles
  • 2007 – 7,860 miles
  • 2006 – 7,568 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass65,456 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

23 tests since 19 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass65,456 miles (+2,568)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2027
    Odometer
    65,456 miles
    Test number
    290011258899

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass62,888 miles (+2,813)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2026
    Odometer
    62,888 miles
    Test number
    983575853148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass60,075 miles (+874)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2025
    Odometer
    60,075 miles
    Test number
    458748674438

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass59,201 miles (+675)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    59,201 miles
    Test number
    265265852991

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass58,526 miles (+2,319)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    58,526 miles
    Test number
    488659826008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass56,207 miles (+1,529)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    56,207 miles
    Test number
    985519034705
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive jubilee clip nsf (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  7. Pass54,678 miles (+1,334)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    54,678 miles
    Test number
    388943354665
    • MinorOffside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  8. Pass53,344 miles (+1,283)
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    53,344 miles
    Test number
    427019154249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass52,061 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    52,061 miles
    Test number
    880856662456

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail52,060 miles (+1,000)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,060 miles
    Test number
    326498875303
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
  11. Pass51,060 miles (+1,033)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    51,060 miles
    Test number
    317632232016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass50,027 miles (+2,977)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    50,027 miles
    Test number
    418973415015
    • AdvisoryFront coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteFront tyres getting low and cracking on side walls
    • NoteUpper suspension arms corroded
  13. Pass47,050 miles (+4,334)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    47,050 miles
    Test number
    627236414070
    • NoteFront tyres cracking and are 9 years old
    • NoteRear coil spring corroded
  14. Pass42,716 miles (+4,412)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    42,716 miles
    Test number
    625078423067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass38,304 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    38,304 miles
    Test number
    838896922087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail38,304 miles (+4,429)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,304 miles
    Test number
    425705822023
    • FailureNearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
  17. Pass33,875 miles (+4,864)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    33,875 miles
    Test number
    436125821088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass29,011 miles (+8,301)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    29,011 miles
    Test number
    592816120060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass20,710 miles (+4,602)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    20,710 miles
    Test number
    174298529425

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass16,108 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    16,108 miles
    Test number
    172176838447

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail16,108 miles (+8,248)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,108 miles
    Test number
    120576838477
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)
  22. Pass7,860 miles (+292)1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    7,860 miles
    Test number
    332476137084
    • NoteSlight play offside rack
  23. Pass7,568 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    7,568 miles
    Test number
    944860606263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V26 TVR

Does V26 TVR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V26 TVR is valid until 12 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on V26 TVR?
The MOT on V26 TVR is valid until 12 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V26 TVR done?
V26 TVR was recorded at 65,456 miles at its MOT on 13 Apr 2026, an average of 2,933 miles a year.
Has V26 TVR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V26 TVR has failed 3 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Feb 2017.
Has the mileage on V26 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 V26 TVR find?
V26 TVR passed its latest MOT on 13 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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