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TVR Chimaera

Blue · Petrol · 2000 · 4,546 cc

V8 PHCMOT history

V8 PHC is a blue petrol TVR Chimaera first used on 18 May 2000. Its MOT is valid until 7 Apr 2027 and it has passed 21 of 27 MOT tests, with 38,632 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 7 Apr 2027
Mileage
38,632 mi
At MOT on 30 Mar 2026
MOT tests
27
21 passed · 6 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
V8 PHC
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
18 May 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V8 PHC was last recorded at 38,632 miles on 30 Mar 2026, 6,403 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Apr 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 18 Mar 2020: 6,417 miles, lower than 141,744 miles on 27 Mar 2019.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
32,229 miles · 8 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
6,403 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 38,632 miles
  • 2025 – 32,229 miles
  • 2024 – 25,658 miles
  • 2023 – 21,421 miles
  • 2022 – 12,702 miles
  • 2021 – 9,159 miles
  • 2020 – 6,417 miles
  • 2019 – 141,744 miles
  • 2018 – 140,315 miles
  • 2017 – 127,116 miles
  • 2016 – 114,347 miles
  • 2015 – 108,346 miles
  • 2014 – 101,896 miles
  • 2013 – 93,143 miles
  • 2012 – 86,886 miles
  • 2011 – 83,185 miles
  • 2010 – 77,698 miles
  • 2009 – 69,598 miles
  • 2008 – 62,396 miles
  • 2007 – 59,486 miles
  • 2006 – 54,441 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass38,632 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.

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure4 MOTs, 2006–2013

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

Full MOT history

27 tests since 6 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass38,632 miles (+6,403)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    38,632 miles
    Test number
    972209362114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass32,229 miles (+6,571)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    32,229 miles
    Test number
    190822555227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass25,658 miles (+4,237)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    25,658 miles
    Test number
    318845274370

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass21,421 miles (+8,719)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    21,421 miles
    Test number
    502729110843

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass12,702 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    12,702 miles
    Test number
    140932382282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail12,702 miles (+3,543)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    12,702 miles
    Test number
    384968925200
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass9,159 miles (+2,742)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    9,159 miles
    Test number
    203033311529
    • AdvisoryGearbox oily
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass6,417 miles (-135,327)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    6,417 miles
    Test number
    970528488858
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass141,744 miles (+1,429)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    141,744 miles
    Test number
    478737452739
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre bald on both edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn to 1mm on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass140,315 miles (+13,199)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    140,315 miles
    Test number
    769852576982

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass127,116 miles (+12,769)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    127,116 miles
    Test number
    580059160426
    • 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)

  12. Pass114,347 miles (+6,001)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    114,347 miles
    Test number
    278419946587

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass108,346 miles (+6,450)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    108,346 miles
    Test number
    127092285028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass101,896 miles (+8,753)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    101,896 miles
    Test number
    328279364073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass93,143 miles (+10)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    93,143 miles
    Test number
    416593473059
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteN/s/f tyre worn to legal limit

  16. Fail93,133 miles (+6,247)3 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,133 miles
    Test number
    118431073042
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteN/s/f tyre worn to legal limit

  17. Pass86,886 miles (+3,701)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    86,886 miles
    Test number
    698402072071
    • NoteChassis starting to corrode
    • NoteRear discs corroded

  18. Pass83,185 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2012
    Odometer
    83,185 miles
    Test number
    547876421141
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteCentre exhaust mounting rubber worn offside

  19. Fail83,185 miles (+5,487)1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,185 miles
    Test number
    865896121196
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteCentre exhaust mounting rubber worn offside

  20. Pass77,698 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    77,698 miles
    Test number
    143919000159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail77,698 miles (+8,100)5 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,698 miles
    Test number
    730684100131
    • FailureDriver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteAdv oil leaks on engine

  22. Pass69,598 miles (+7,202)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    69,598 miles
    Test number
    720412299082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass62,396 miles (+2,910)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2009
    Odometer
    62,396 miles
    Test number
    653820258135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass59,486 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2008
    Odometer
    59,486 miles
    Test number
    194344427190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail59,486 miles (+5,045)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,486 miles
    Test number
    902261627168
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureFront brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  26. Pass54,441 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    54,441 miles
    Test number
    810303206126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail54,441 miles1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,441 miles
    Test number
    601926796000
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Questions about V8 PHC

Does V8 PHC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V8 PHC is valid until 7 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on V8 PHC?
The MOT on V8 PHC is valid until 7 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V8 PHC done?
V8 PHC was recorded at 38,632 miles at its MOT on 30 Mar 2026.
Has V8 PHC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V8 PHC has failed 6 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Apr 2022.
Has the mileage on V8 PHC ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 18 Mar 2020. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on V8 PHC find?
V8 PHC passed its latest MOT on 30 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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