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TVR Chimaera

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 3,952 cc

V31 SARMOT history

V31 SAR is a blue petrol TVR Chimaera first used on 24 Sept 1999. Its MOT is valid until 21 Aug 2027 and it has passed 20 of 23 MOT tests, with 63,207 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 21 Aug 2027
Mileage
63,207 mi
At MOT on 15 Aug 2026
MOT tests
23
20 passed · 3 failed
Per year
1,483 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V31 SAR
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
24 Sept 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V31 SAR was last recorded at 63,207 miles on 15 Aug 2026, 1,207 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
62,000 miles · 16 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
1,207 miles
Average per year
1,483 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 63,207 miles
  • 2025 – 62,000 miles
  • 2024 – 60,859 miles
  • 2023 – 60,088 miles
  • 2022 – 59,982 miles
  • 2021 – 59,091 miles
  • 2020 – 58,484 miles
  • 2019 – 57,952 miles
  • 2018 – 56,957 miles
  • 2017 – 55,185 miles
  • 2016 – 53,730 miles
  • 2015 – 51,911 miles
  • 2014 – 50,423 miles
  • 2013 – 48,766 miles
  • 2012 – 46,299 miles
  • 2011 – 43,820 miles
  • 2010 – 41,678 miles
  • 2009 – 39,635 miles
  • 2008 – 37,896 miles
  • 2006 – 34,041 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass63,207 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.

  • Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2010–2015

  • Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Suspension components slight corrosion

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2017–2019

  • Vehicle structure slight corrosion

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2019

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Steering column universal joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

23 tests since 14 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass63,207 miles (+1,207)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    63,207 miles
    Test number
    599932698912

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass62,000 miles (+1,141)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    62,000 miles
    Test number
    220281125263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass60,859 miles (+771)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    60,859 miles
    Test number
    152807381065
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake discs inner faces have light corrosion.

  4. Pass60,088 miles (+106)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    60,088 miles
    Test number
    164128793537
    • AdvisoryFront surface corrosion various suspension components

  5. Pass59,982 miles (+891)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    59,982 miles
    Test number
    330283848726
    • AdvisoryFront corrosion under vehicle

  6. Pass59,091 miles (+607)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    59,091 miles
    Test number
    486488743132
    • MinorNearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

  7. Pass58,484 miles (+532)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    58,484 miles
    Test number
    742210528252
    • AdvisoryLight corrosion to nearside and offside chassis out riggers

  8. Pass57,952 miles (+995)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    57,952 miles
    Test number
    240056290316
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold area (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisorySuspension components slight corrosion
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure slight corrosion

  9. Pass56,957 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    56,957 miles
    Test number
    568325921243
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisorySuspension components slight corrosion
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure slight corrosion

  10. Fail56,957 miles (+1,772)6 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,957 miles
    Test number
    268918166287
    • MajorHeadlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisorySuspension components slight corrosion
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure slight corrosion

  11. Pass55,185 miles (+1,455)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    55,185 miles
    Test number
    558096957372
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold area (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisorySuspension components slight corrosion

  12. Pass53,730 miles (+1,819)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    53,730 miles
    Test number
    289892683542
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisorySteering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
    • AdvisorySteering column universal joint slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryHandbrake efficiency only just met
    • AdvisorySuspension arms slight corrosion
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure slight corrosion

  13. Pass51,911 miles3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    51,911 miles
    Test number
    709528265130
    • AdvisorySteering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
    • AdvisorySteering column universal joint slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteSuspension components slight corrosion

  14. Fail51,911 miles (+1,488)3 failures3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,911 miles
    Test number
    236267665197
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisorySteering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
    • AdvisorySteering column universal joint slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteSuspension components slight corrosion

  15. Pass50,423 miles (+1,657)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    50,423 miles
    Test number
    337765564103
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • NoteOil leak

  16. Pass48,766 miles (+2,467)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    48,766 miles
    Test number
    438006553172
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

  17. Pass46,299 miles (+2,479)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    46,299 miles
    Test number
    817169852142
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteSlight corrosion to suspension components.

  18. Pass43,820 miles (+9)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    43,820 miles
    Test number
    345854751192
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

  19. Fail43,811 miles (+2,133)3 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,811 miles
    Test number
    509016741173
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailurePower steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

  20. Pass41,678 miles (+2,043)6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    41,678 miles
    Test number
    210348850119
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak

  21. Pass39,635 miles (+1,739)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    39,635 miles
    Test number
    540296559171
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  22. Pass37,896 miles (+3,855)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2009
    Odometer
    37,896 miles
    Test number
    484087138179
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
    • NoteCorrosion to chassis/suspension arms

  23. Pass34,041 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    34,041 miles
    Test number
    991378346330
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • NoteRear outer hub seals slightly leaking
    • NoteWear front tyres

Questions about V31 SAR

Does V31 SAR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V31 SAR is valid until 21 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on V31 SAR?
The MOT on V31 SAR is valid until 21 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V31 SAR done?
V31 SAR was recorded at 63,207 miles at its MOT on 15 Aug 2026, an average of 1,483 miles a year.
Has V31 SAR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V31 SAR has failed 3 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Jun 2018.
Has the mileage on V31 SAR 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 V31 SAR find?
V31 SAR passed its latest MOT on 15 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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