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TVR Chimaera

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 3,952 cc

V47 LHSMOT history

V47 LHS is a red petrol TVR Chimaera first used on 26 Nov 1999. Its MOT is valid until 17 Apr 2027 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 56,418 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 17 Apr 2027
Mileage
56,418 mi
At MOT on 15 Apr 2026
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
1,292 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V47 LHS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
TVR
Model
Chimaera
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,952 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
26 Nov 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V47 LHS was last recorded at 56,418 miles on 15 Apr 2026, 83 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Apr 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
56,335 miles · 8 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
83 miles
Average per year
1,292 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 56,418 miles
  • 2025 – 55,704 miles
  • 2024 – 55,122 miles
  • 2023 – 54,868 miles
  • 2022 – 54,590 miles
  • 2021 – 54,508 miles
  • 2020 – 54,016 miles
  • 2019 – 52,077 miles
  • 2018 – 50,094 miles
  • 2016 – 50,065 miles
  • 2015 – 49,220 miles
  • 2014 – 46,495 miles
  • 2013 – 45,326 miles
  • 2012 – 44,452 miles
  • 2011 – 41,871 miles
  • 2009 – 39,188 miles
  • 2008 – 37,118 miles
  • 2007 – 34,754 miles
  • 2006 – 30,898 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass56,418 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.

  • Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass56,418 miles (+83)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    56,418 miles
    Test number
    657227216901

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail56,335 miles (+631)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,335 miles
    Test number
    972436883475
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass55,704 miles (+582)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    55,704 miles
    Test number
    626353191002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass55,122 miles (+20)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    55,122 miles
    Test number
    618776513648

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail55,102 miles (+32)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,102 miles
    Test number
    249060626179
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively spring not attached on wiper arm (3.4 (b) (ii))

  6. Fail55,070 miles (+202)2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,070 miles
    Test number
    927565056591
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smears (3.4 (b) (i))

  7. Pass54,868 miles (+278)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    54,868 miles
    Test number
    825969128109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass54,590 miles (+82)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    54,590 miles
    Test number
    498649849803

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass54,508 miles (+492)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    54,508 miles
    Test number
    872737976545

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass54,016 miles (+1,939)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    54,016 miles
    Test number
    556340309553

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass52,077 miles (+1,983)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    52,077 miles
    Test number
    635491623120
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass50,094 miles (+29)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    50,094 miles
    Test number
    737792766291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass50,065 miles (+845)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    50,065 miles
    Test number
    493825414554

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass49,220 miles (+2,725)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    49,220 miles
    Test number
    947530387581

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass46,495 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    46,495 miles
    Test number
    436434724278
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

  16. Fail46,495 miles (+1,169)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,495 miles
    Test number
    649824824267
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

  17. Fail45,326 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,326 miles
    Test number
    368438913263
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  18. Pass45,326 miles (+874)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    45,326 miles
    Test number
    395328813217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass44,452 miles (+2,581)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    44,452 miles
    Test number
    698678992107
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  20. Pass41,871 miles (+25)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    41,871 miles
    Test number
    716345591148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail41,846 miles (+2,658)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,846 miles
    Test number
    935120791120
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

  22. Pass39,188 miles (+2,070)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    39,188 miles
    Test number
    222349299486

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass37,118 miles (+2,364)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    37,118 miles
    Test number
    850811208265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass34,754 miles (+3,856)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    34,754 miles
    Test number
    223935997162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass30,898 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    30,898 miles
    Test number
    902896496157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V47 LHS

Does V47 LHS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V47 LHS is valid until 17 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on V47 LHS?
The MOT on V47 LHS is valid until 17 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V47 LHS done?
V47 LHS was recorded at 56,418 miles at its MOT on 15 Apr 2026, an average of 1,292 miles a year.
Has V47 LHS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V47 LHS has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on V47 LHS 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 V47 LHS find?
V47 LHS passed its latest MOT on 15 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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