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TVR Chimaera

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 3,950 cc

V46 DGFMOT history

V46 DGF is a blue petrol TVR Chimaera first used on 1 Oct 1999. Its MOT expired on 28 May 2026 and it has passed 12 of 13 MOT tests, with 33,057 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 May 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 28 May 2026
Mileage
33,057 mi
At MOT on 29 May 2025
MOT tests
13
12 passed · 1 failed
Per year
600 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V46 DGF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
TVR
Model
Chimaera
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,950 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Oct 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 May 2026
Latest MOT test
29 May 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V46 DGF was last recorded at 33,057 miles on 29 May 2025, 709 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Nov 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
32,348 miles · 21 Nov 2020
Between the last two tests
709 miles
Average per year
600 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 33,057 miles
  • 2020 – 32,348 miles
  • 2018 – 31,313 miles
  • 2017 – 30,584 miles
  • 2016 – 30,291 miles
  • 2014 – 29,673 miles
  • 2012 – 29,090 miles
  • 2011 – 28,444 miles
  • 2009 – 27,119 miles
  • 2008 – 25,102 miles
  • 2007 – 23,470 miles
  • 2006 – 21,638 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass33,057 miles
  • MinorNearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both nearside and offside upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

13 tests since 15 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass33,057 miles (+709)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2026
    Odometer
    33,057 miles
    Test number
    688497490270
    • MinorNearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both nearside and offside upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Pass32,348 miles (+1,035)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    32,348 miles
    Test number
    575789452332

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass31,313 miles (+729)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    31,313 miles
    Test number
    455311337347
    • MinorNearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass30,584 miles (+293)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    30,584 miles
    Test number
    108954405457
    • AdvisoryOut riggers starting to corode

  5. Pass30,291 miles (+618)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    30,291 miles
    Test number
    795672852595

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass29,673 miles (+583)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2015
    Odometer
    29,673 miles
    Test number
    856458844181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass29,090 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    29,090 miles
    Test number
    235435062440

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail29,078 miles (+634)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,078 miles
    Test number
    316634362132
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  9. Pass28,444 miles (+1,325)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    28,444 miles
    Test number
    469745681121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass27,119 miles (+2,017)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    27,119 miles
    Test number
    330559849352
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  11. Pass25,102 miles (+1,632)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    25,102 miles
    Test number
    241430578422

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass23,470 miles (+1,832)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    23,470 miles
    Test number
    311981407419

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass21,638 miles2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2007
    Odometer
    21,638 miles
    Test number
    312575636130
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNearside front and rear tyre starting to split.
    • NoteOffside front tyre blad on inner edge.
    • NoteOffside front tyre starting to split.

Questions about V46 DGF

Does V46 DGF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V46 DGF expired on 28 May 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V46 DGF?
The MOT on V46 DGF expired on 28 May 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V46 DGF done?
V46 DGF was recorded at 33,057 miles at its MOT on 29 May 2025, an average of 600 miles a year.
Has V46 DGF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V46 DGF has failed 1 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Jun 2012.
Has the mileage on V46 DGF 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 V46 DGF find?
V46 DGF passed its latest MOT on 29 May 2025 with 1 minor defect and 7 advisories: nearside rear outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside front coil spring corroded; nearside rear coil spring corroded, and 5 more.

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