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TVR Chimaera

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 4,997 cc

V8 DYNMOT history

V8 DYN is a red petrol TVR Chimaera first used on 1 Sept 1999. Its MOT is valid until 14 May 2027 and it has passed 19 of 22 MOT tests, with 50,057 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 14 May 2027
Mileage
50,057 mi
At MOT on 12 May 2026
MOT tests
22
19 passed · 3 failed
Per year
989 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V8 DYN
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
1 Sept 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 May 2027
Latest MOT test
12 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V8 DYN was last recorded at 50,057 miles on 12 May 2026, 214 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
49,843 miles · 15 May 2025
Between the last two tests
214 miles
Average per year
989 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 50,057 miles
  • 2025 – 49,843 miles
  • 2024 – 49,663 miles
  • 2023 – 49,614 miles
  • 2022 – 49,549 miles
  • 2021 – 49,054 miles
  • 2020 – 48,870 miles
  • 2019 – 47,841 miles
  • 2018 – 47,349 miles
  • 2017 – 46,476 miles
  • 2016 – 44,422 miles
  • 2014 – 41,574 miles
  • 2013 – 40,014 miles
  • 2012 – 37,875 miles
  • 2011 – 36,658 miles
  • 2010 – 34,947 miles
  • 2009 – 33,606 miles
  • 2008 – 32,406 miles
  • 2006 – 30,710 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass50,057 miles
  • MinorNearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2020

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.

  • Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outrigger corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outrigger corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Power steering pump has slight seepage

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

22 tests since 20 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass50,057 miles (+214)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2027
    Odometer
    50,057 miles
    Test number
    698893002287
    • MinorNearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass49,843 miles (+180)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2026
    Odometer
    49,843 miles
    Test number
    261469195153
    • MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass49,663 miles (+49)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2025
    Odometer
    49,663 miles
    Test number
    321538415408
    • MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass49,614 miles (+65)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    49,614 miles
    Test number
    740764017213
    • MinorNearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive PAS (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass49,549 miles (+495)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    49,549 miles
    Test number
    983717640845

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass49,054 miles (+11)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    49,054 miles
    Test number
    130019907374
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Fail49,043 miles (+173)2 dangerous3 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,043 miles
    Test number
    852056107109
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousService brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorPower steering component leaking steering rack/pipe (2.1.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outrigger corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outrigger corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass48,870 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    48,870 miles
    Test number
    747870558829
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outrigger corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outrigger corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  9. Fail48,870 miles (+1,029)1 dangerous2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,870 miles
    Test number
    955075980246
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outrigger corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outrigger corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  10. Pass47,841 miles (+492)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    47,841 miles
    Test number
    428048940616
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass47,349 miles (+873)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    47,349 miles
    Test number
    354164478013
    • AdvisoryFront wipers starting to split, not affecting drivers view at this time
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin outer pads 2 - 3mm, inner pads not visible (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryAll brake discs corroding

  12. Pass46,476 miles (+2,054)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    46,476 miles
    Test number
    600819336602

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass44,422 miles (+2,848)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    44,422 miles
    Test number
    195115896557

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass41,574 miles (+1,560)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    41,574 miles
    Test number
    476064614488
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Pass40,014 miles (+2,139)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    40,014 miles
    Test number
    448302533477
    • NoteOil leak

  16. Pass37,875 miles4 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    37,875 miles
    Test number
    875501952260
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteExhaust system has slightly crroded
    • NoteMiner rust beneath the vehicle
    • NoteRear both side deef oil miner leak.

  17. Fail37,870 miles (+1,212)2 failures4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,870 miles
    Test number
    406701352293
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureRear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteExhaust system has slightly crroded
    • NoteMiner rust beneath the vehicle
    • NoteRear both side deef oil miner leak.

  18. Pass36,658 miles (+1,711)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    36,658 miles
    Test number
    306952441244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass34,947 miles (+1,341)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    34,947 miles
    Test number
    520954810293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass33,606 miles (+1,200)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    33,606 miles
    Test number
    950208409201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass32,406 miles (+1,696)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2009
    Odometer
    32,406 miles
    Test number
    883449528182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass30,710 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    30,710 miles
    Test number
    674253096222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V8 DYN

Does V8 DYN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V8 DYN is valid until 14 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on V8 DYN?
The MOT on V8 DYN is valid until 14 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V8 DYN done?
V8 DYN was recorded at 50,057 miles at its MOT on 12 May 2026, an average of 989 miles a year.
Has V8 DYN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V8 DYN has failed 3 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Aug 2021.
Has the mileage on V8 DYN 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 V8 DYN find?
V8 DYN passed its latest MOT on 12 May 2026 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: nearside rear inner drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside front brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule; nearside vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security, and 4 more.

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