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TVR Chimaera

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 4,997 cc

V81 VARMOT history

V81 VAR is a red petrol TVR Chimaera first used on 24 Sept 1999. Its MOT is valid until 22 Jun 2027 and it has passed 19 of 29 MOT tests, with 36,578 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 22 Jun 2027
Mileage
36,578 mi
At MOT on 23 Jun 2026
MOT tests
29
19 passed · 10 failed
Per year
973 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V81 VAR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
TVR
Model
Chimaera
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,997 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
24 Sept 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V81 VAR was last recorded at 36,578 miles on 23 Jun 2026, 8 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
36,570 miles · 13 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
8 miles
Average per year
973 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 36,578 miles
  • 2025 – 36,570 miles
  • 2023 – 35,826 miles
  • 2022 – 35,174 miles
  • 2021 – 35,171 miles
  • 2020 – 34,735 miles
  • 2019 – 34,711 miles
  • 2018 – 34,020 miles
  • 2017 – 33,621 miles
  • 2016 – 31,949 miles
  • 2015 – 29,295 miles
  • 2014 – 27,704 miles
  • 2013 – 25,690 miles
  • 2012 – 25,038 miles
  • 2011 – 23,604 miles
  • 2010 – 23,602 miles
  • 2009 – 21,661 miles
  • 2008 – 20,106 miles
  • 2007 – 18,784 miles
  • 2006 – 17,598 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass36,578 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2006–2013

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2009

  • Nearside wing mirror loose but still secured to vehicle

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Slight misting of oil sump area

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Slight power steering fluid leak (pipe to rack)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Headlamp aim too high

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

29 tests since 18 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass36,578 miles (+8)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    36,578 miles
    Test number
    288785784678
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

  2. Pass36,570 miles (+744)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    36,570 miles
    Test number
    490749910225
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  3. Pass35,826 miles (+652)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    35,826 miles
    Test number
    758806927787

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass35,174 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    35,174 miles
    Test number
    708049389323
    • AdvisoryPassenger door sticking

  5. Pass35,171 miles (+436)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    35,171 miles
    Test number
    373742152983

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass34,735 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2021
    Odometer
    34,735 miles
    Test number
    567800918570
    • MinorHazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

  7. Fail34,735 miles (+24)2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,735 miles
    Test number
    568472049780
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorHazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

  8. Pass34,711 miles (+691)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    34,711 miles
    Test number
    951408770588

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass34,020 miles (+399)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2019
    Odometer
    34,020 miles
    Test number
    700979516783
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryParking brake effiency just met
    • AdvisorySteering tight in places during lock check

  10. Pass33,621 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2018
    Odometer
    33,621 miles
    Test number
    399490054885
    • AdvisoryNearside wing mirror loose but still secured to vehicle

  11. Fail33,621 miles (+1,672)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,621 miles
    Test number
    587718060655
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside wing mirror loose but still secured to vehicle

  12. Pass31,949 miles (+8)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2017
    Odometer
    31,949 miles
    Test number
    973830470571
    • AdvisorySlight misting of oil sump area
    • AdvisorySlight power steering fluid leak (pipe to rack)

  13. Fail31,941 miles (+2,646)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,941 miles
    Test number
    960124682262
    • FailureOffside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisorySlight misting of oil sump area
    • AdvisorySlight power steering fluid leak (pipe to rack)

  14. Pass29,295 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2016
    Odometer
    29,295 miles
    Test number
    518854635159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail29,294 miles (+1,590)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,294 miles
    Test number
    187504335196
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  16. Pass27,704 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    27,704 miles
    Test number
    369095854173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail27,704 miles (+2,014)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,704 miles
    Test number
    659363754161
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

  18. Fail25,690 miles2 repaired4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,690 miles
    Test number
    205773983112
    • Repaired at testNearside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOffside front innerwing filler panel missing
    • NotePlastic coating flaking from suspension arms

  19. Pass25,690 miles (+652)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    25,690 miles
    Test number
    478733183125
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOffside front innerwing filler panel missing
    • NotePlastic coating flaking from suspension arms

  20. Pass25,038 miles (+1,434)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    25,038 miles
    Test number
    349149602062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass23,604 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    23,604 miles
    Test number
    998585701015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail23,602 miles (+1,941)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,602 miles
    Test number
    792914650380
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  23. Fail21,661 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,661 miles
    Test number
    142371159351
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass21,661 miles (+1,555)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    21,661 miles
    Test number
    423481859372
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass20,106 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    20,106 miles
    Test number
    111269092603

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail20,105 miles (+1,321)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,105 miles
    Test number
    993283358341
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  27. Pass18,784 miles (+1,186)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    18,784 miles
    Test number
    294181457308
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNear side door mirror insercure

  28. Pass17,598 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    17,598 miles
    Test number
    903422056375

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail17,598 miles1 failure2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,598 miles
    Test number
    243182056391
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteHazard switch centre insecure
    • NoteNS wing mirror insecure

Questions about V81 VAR

Does V81 VAR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V81 VAR is valid until 22 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on V81 VAR?
The MOT on V81 VAR is valid until 22 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V81 VAR done?
V81 VAR was recorded at 36,578 miles at its MOT on 23 Jun 2026, an average of 973 miles a year.
Has V81 VAR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V81 VAR has failed 10 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 28 May 2020.
Has the mileage on V81 VAR 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 V81 VAR find?
V81 VAR passed its latest MOT on 23 Jun 2026 with 2 advisories: front oil leak, but not excessive; nearside rear service brake requirements only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

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