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TVR Chimaera

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 4,546 cc

V637 KCAMOT history

V637 KCA is a blue petrol TVR Chimaera first used on 15 Oct 1999. Its MOT is valid until 14 Mar 2027 and it has passed 23 of 27 MOT tests, with 78,518 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 14 Mar 2027
Mileage
78,518 mi
At MOT on 20 Feb 2026
MOT tests
27
23 passed · 4 failed
Per year
1,848 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V637 KCA
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
15 Oct 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V637 KCA was last recorded at 78,518 miles on 20 Feb 2026, 156 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
78,362 miles · 14 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
156 miles
Average per year
1,848 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 78,518 miles
  • 2025 – 78,362 miles
  • 2024 – 77,988 miles
  • 2023 – 77,326 miles
  • 2022 – 76,665 miles
  • 2021 – 76,349 miles
  • 2020 – 75,486 miles
  • 2019 – 73,544 miles
  • 2018 – 71,752 miles
  • 2017 – 69,515 miles
  • 2015 – 66,447 miles
  • 2014 – 64,200 miles
  • 2012 – 60,944 miles
  • 2011 – 59,887 miles
  • 2010 – 57,673 miles
  • 2009 – 52,040 miles
  • 2008 – 48,948 miles
  • 2007 – 45,750 miles
  • 2006 – 42,757 miles
  • 2005 – 40,811 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass78,518 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.

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

27 tests since 24 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass78,518 miles (+156)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    78,518 miles
    Test number
    804467615489

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass78,362 miles (+374)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    78,362 miles
    Test number
    165569630793

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass77,988 miles (+662)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    77,988 miles
    Test number
    956976479967

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass77,326 miles (+661)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    77,326 miles
    Test number
    852474269441

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass76,665 miles (+316)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    76,665 miles
    Test number
    180435784936
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly pitted on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly pitted on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass76,349 miles (+863)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    76,349 miles
    Test number
    354929854968
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass75,486 miles (+1,942)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    75,486 miles
    Test number
    695291108843
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass73,544 miles (+1,792)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    73,544 miles
    Test number
    270278421214
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

  9. Pass71,752 miles (+2,237)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    71,752 miles
    Test number
    180496360102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass69,515 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    69,515 miles
    Test number
    264384761382

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail69,515 miles (+3,068)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,515 miles
    Test number
    705986861815
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

  12. Pass66,447 miles (+2,247)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    66,447 miles
    Test number
    560503871029
    • AdvisoryALL front suspension arms corroding
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryChassis very rusty and corroding in places
    • AdvisorySlight coolant leak

  13. Pass64,200 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    64,200 miles
    Test number
    909130754323
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
    • NoteFront wiper blades slightly smearing windscreen

  14. Fail64,200 miles (+1,948)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,200 miles
    Test number
    318277144324
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

  15. Pass62,252 miles (+23)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    62,252 miles
    Test number
    236689604026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail62,229 miles (+1,285)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,229 miles
    Test number
    867862904017
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

  17. Pass60,944 miles (+922)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    60,944 miles
    Test number
    887683062349

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass60,022 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    60,022 miles
    Test number
    296325202089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail60,022 miles (+135)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,022 miles
    Test number
    816022602023
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

  20. Pass59,887 miles (+2,214)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    59,887 miles
    Test number
    545973911080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass57,673 miles (+5,633)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    57,673 miles
    Test number
    561438270282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass52,040 miles (+200)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    52,040 miles
    Test number
    911175749356

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass51,840 miles (+2,892)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    51,840 miles
    Test number
    540991789233
    • AdvisoryFront Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  24. Pass48,948 miles (+3,198)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    48,948 miles
    Test number
    853350168223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass45,750 miles (+2,993)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    45,750 miles
    Test number
    661758867266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass42,757 miles (+1,946)1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    42,757 miles
    Test number
    241269566214
    • NoteInternal door release possible danger

  27. Pass40,811 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    40,811 miles
    Test number
    942587765296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V637 KCA

Does V637 KCA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V637 KCA is valid until 14 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on V637 KCA?
The MOT on V637 KCA is valid until 14 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V637 KCA done?
V637 KCA was recorded at 78,518 miles at its MOT on 20 Feb 2026, an average of 1,848 miles a year.
Has V637 KCA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V637 KCA has failed 4 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Mar 2017.
Has the mileage on V637 KCA 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 V637 KCA find?
V637 KCA passed its latest MOT on 20 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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