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TVR Chimaera

Red · Petrol · 2000 · 4,546 cc

V8 RDPMOT history

V8 RDP is a red petrol TVR Chimaera first used on 25 Jan 2000. Its MOT is valid until 27 May 2027 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 64,858 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 27 May 2027
Mileage
64,858 mi
At MOT on 28 May 2026
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
1,693 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V8 RDP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
TVR
Model
Chimaera
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,546 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
25 Jan 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 May 2027
Latest MOT test
28 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V8 RDP was last recorded at 64,858 miles on 28 May 2026, 340 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
64,518 miles · 20 May 2025
Between the last two tests
340 miles
Average per year
1,693 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 64,858 miles
  • 2025 – 64,518 miles
  • 2024 – 63,685 miles
  • 2023 – 63,389 miles
  • 2021 – 62,808 miles
  • 2020 – 62,678 miles
  • 2019 – 61,989 miles
  • 2018 – 61,082 miles
  • 2016 – 59,129 miles
  • 2015 – 57,100 miles
  • 2014 – 54,479 miles
  • 2013 – 51,627 miles
  • 2012 – 49,442 miles
  • 2011 – 46,496 miles
  • 2010 – 44,002 miles
  • 2009 – 40,695 miles
  • 2008 – 35,130 miles
  • 2007 – 32,382 miles
  • 2006 – 30,772 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass64,858 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.

  • Central engine and gearbox weeping oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front brake binding slightly

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear both drive shaft cv joint area weeping oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front Engine oil weeping

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Front Service brake binding but not excessively Both fronts

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Both rear hubs weeping at rear if hub assemblys

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

25 tests since 8 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass64,858 miles (+340)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2027
    Odometer
    64,858 miles
    Test number
    332229871841

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass64,518 miles (+833)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2026
    Odometer
    64,518 miles
    Test number
    897906436556
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass63,685 miles (+17)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2025
    Odometer
    63,685 miles
    Test number
    271577941258
    • AdvisoryCentral engine and gearbox weeping oil
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake binding slightly
    • AdvisoryRear both drive shaft cv joint area weeping oil

  4. Fail63,668 miles (+279)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,668 miles
    Test number
    212423024356
    • MajorRear Emissions unable to be completed co% too high lambda % too high (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryCentral engine and gearbox weeping oil
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake binding slightly
    • AdvisoryRear both drive shaft cv joint area weeping oil

  5. Pass63,389 miles (+6)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2024
    Odometer
    63,389 miles
    Test number
    105582532841
    • AdvisoryFront Engine oil weeping
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake binding but not excessively Both fronts (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Both rear hubs weeping at rear if hub assemblys
    • AdvisoryRear Reverse lights inop

  6. Fail63,383 miles (+575)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,383 miles
    Test number
    876832345426
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear Stop lamp(s) not working None working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Engine oil weeping
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake binding but not excessively Both fronts (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Both rear hubs weeping at rear if hub assemblys
    • AdvisoryRear Reverse lights inop

  7. Pass62,808 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    62,808 miles
    Test number
    158814717307
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail62,806 miles (+128)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,806 miles
    Test number
    917118713178
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass62,678 miles (+689)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    62,678 miles
    Test number
    672255929739
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass61,989 miles (+907)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    61,989 miles
    Test number
    199865080152
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass61,082 miles (+1,953)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    61,082 miles
    Test number
    573875094792

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass59,129 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    59,129 miles
    Test number
    618014820828

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail59,122 miles (+2,022)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,122 miles
    Test number
    701304588491
    • FailurePower steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

  14. Pass57,100 miles (+2,621)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    57,100 miles
    Test number
    933348759809

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass54,479 miles (+2,852)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    54,479 miles
    Test number
    769898154236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass51,627 miles (+2,185)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    51,627 miles
    Test number
    159119423272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass49,442 miles (+14)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    49,442 miles
    Test number
    459806322207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail49,428 miles (+2,932)1 dangerous4 failures2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,428 miles
    Test number
    946266102299
    • DangerousBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailurePower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteNearside rear outer cv boot split
    • NoteOffside rear inner cv boot split
    • NoteOffsider rear outer cv boot perrished

  19. Pass46,496 miles (+2,494)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    46,496 miles
    Test number
    719973471244
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • NoteNsr outter driveshaft gaitor slightly perrished

  20. Pass44,002 miles (+9)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    44,002 miles
    Test number
    354717070288
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  21. Fail43,993 miles (+3,298)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,993 miles
    Test number
    591202870239
    • FailureNearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureNearside Front Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  22. Pass40,695 miles (+5,565)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    40,695 miles
    Test number
    311343159251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass35,130 miles (+2,748)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    35,130 miles
    Test number
    960060818116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass32,382 miles (+1,610)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    32,382 miles
    Test number
    222401717181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass30,772 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    30,772 miles
    Test number
    823938996056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V8 RDP

Does V8 RDP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V8 RDP is valid until 27 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on V8 RDP?
The MOT on V8 RDP is valid until 27 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 RDP done?
V8 RDP was recorded at 64,858 miles at its MOT on 28 May 2026, an average of 1,693 miles a year.
Has V8 RDP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V8 RDP has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 20 May 2024.
Has the mileage on V8 RDP 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 RDP find?
V8 RDP passed its latest MOT on 28 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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