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TVR Chimaera

Blue · Petrol · 2000 · 4,546 cc

V7 TVRMOT history

V7 TVR is a blue petrol TVR Chimaera first used on 1 Mar 2000. Its MOT is valid until 16 May 2027 and it has passed 20 of 22 MOT tests, with 47,996 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 16 May 2027
Mileage
47,996 mi
At MOT on 25 Apr 2026
MOT tests
22
20 passed · 2 failed
Per year
1,171 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V7 TVR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
TVR
Model
Chimaera
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,546 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
1 Mar 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 May 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V7 TVR was last recorded at 47,996 miles on 25 Apr 2026, 2,221 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
45,775 miles · 17 May 2025
Between the last two tests
2,221 miles
Average per year
1,171 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 47,996 miles
  • 2025 – 45,775 miles
  • 2023 – 44,736 miles
  • 2022 – 43,845 miles
  • 2021 – 43,006 miles
  • 2020 – 42,759 miles
  • 2019 – 42,552 miles
  • 2018 – 42,427 miles
  • 2017 – 40,429 miles
  • 2016 – 40,197 miles
  • 2015 – 39,433 miles
  • 2014 – 38,115 miles
  • 2013 – 36,116 miles
  • 2012 – 34,060 miles
  • 2011 – 31,530 miles
  • 2010 – 29,909 miles
  • 2009 – 28,920 miles
  • 2008 – 27,691 miles
  • 2007 – 26,755 miles
  • 2006 – 24,282 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass47,996 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass47,996 miles (+2,221)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2027
    Odometer
    47,996 miles
    Test number
    971884919859

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass45,775 miles (+1,039)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2026
    Odometer
    45,775 miles
    Test number
    567803180185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass44,736 miles (+891)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    44,736 miles
    Test number
    421745109124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass43,845 miles (+839)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    43,845 miles
    Test number
    599741324040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass43,006 miles (+247)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    43,006 miles
    Test number
    928346490063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass42,759 miles (+207)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    42,759 miles
    Test number
    552917190702
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  7. Pass42,552 miles (+125)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    42,552 miles
    Test number
    452373571182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass42,427 miles (+1,998)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    42,427 miles
    Test number
    807973668361

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass40,429 miles (+232)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    40,429 miles
    Test number
    101913025594

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass40,197 miles (+764)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    40,197 miles
    Test number
    793857559712

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass39,433 miles (+1,318)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    39,433 miles
    Test number
    365583315429

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass38,115 miles (+1,999)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2015
    Odometer
    38,115 miles
    Test number
    206037334165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass36,116 miles (+2,056)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    36,116 miles
    Test number
    898897483035
    • NoteOffside indicator warning poor operation in need of attention
  14. Pass34,060 miles (+22)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    34,060 miles
    Test number
    815127662051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail34,038 miles (+2,508)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,038 miles
    Test number
    668306762033
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailurePower steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
  16. Pass31,530 miles (+1,621)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    31,530 miles
    Test number
    287264161036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass29,909 miles (+989)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    29,909 miles
    Test number
    440723560085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass28,920 miles (+1,229)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    28,920 miles
    Test number
    160871969090
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • NoteNsr hub damp
  19. Pass27,691 miles (+936)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    27,691 miles
    Test number
    920305248054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass26,755 miles (+2,473)1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    26,755 miles
    Test number
    642290857047
    • NoteOil leak ? sump gasket/ rear main
  21. Pass24,282 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    24,282 miles
    Test number
    161153326428
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteDamage rear exhaust mounting
    • NoteSight corrosion front brake hose ferrules
  22. Fail24,282 miles2 repaired1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,282 miles
    Test number
    571213426078
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteDamage rear exhaust mounting
    • NoteSight corrosion front brake hose ferrules

Questions about V7 TVR

Does V7 TVR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V7 TVR is valid until 16 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on V7 TVR?
The MOT on V7 TVR is valid until 16 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V7 TVR done?
V7 TVR was recorded at 47,996 miles at its MOT on 25 Apr 2026, an average of 1,171 miles a year.
Has V7 TVR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V7 TVR has failed 2 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Mar 2012.
Has the mileage on V7 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 V7 TVR find?
V7 TVR passed its latest MOT on 25 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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