TVR Chimaera
Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 3,952 cc
V8 SXEMOT history
V8 SXE is a blue petrol TVR Chimaera first used on 24 Sept 1999. Its MOT expired on 5 Jun 2024 and it has passed 16 of 17 MOT tests, with 89,201 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Jun 2023.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 5 Jun 2024
- Mileage
- 89,201 mi
- At MOT on 6 Jun 2023
- MOT tests
- 17
- 16 passed · 1 failed
- Per year
- 3,824 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- V8 SXE
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- TVR
- Model
- Chimaera
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 3,952 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 24 Sept 1999
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 5 Jun 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 6 Jun 2023 (Pass)
Mileage history
V8 SXE was last recorded at 89,201 miles on 6 Jun 2023, 2,101 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Feb 2022.
- Previous MOT
- 87,100 miles · 18 Feb 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 2,101 miles
- Average per year
- 3,824 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 89,201 miles
- 2022 – 87,100 miles
- 2021 – 85,218 miles
- 2019 – 80,112 miles
- 2018 – 74,584 miles
- 2017 – 73,562 miles
- 2015 – 71,691 miles
- 2014 – 66,334 miles
- 2013 – 62,937 miles
- 2012 – 58,681 miles
- 2011 – 53,658 miles
- 2010 – 48,600 miles
- 2009 – 42,970 miles
- 2008 – 36,374 miles
- 2007 – 31,492 miles
- 2006 – 25,398 miles
What the latest MOT found
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2012
Full MOT history
17 tests since 29 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass89,201 miles (+2,101)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jun 2024
- Odometer
- 89,201 miles
- Test number
- 226879808042
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass87,100 miles (+1,882)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 87,100 miles
- Test number
- 485264853674
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass85,218 miles (+5,106)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 85,218 miles
- Test number
- 581537435418
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass80,112 miles (+5,528)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 80,112 miles
- Test number
- 480377950838
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass74,584 miles (+1,022)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 74,584 miles
- Test number
- 657455491086
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass73,562 miles (+1,871)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 73,562 miles
- Test number
- 384016143211
- AdvisoryBall joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both front (2.2.C.1c)
Pass71,691 miles (+5,357)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 71,691 miles
- Test number
- 274534363812
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Pass66,334 miles (+3,397)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 66,334 miles
- Test number
- 406808454238
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass62,937 miles (+4,256)1 advisory4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 62,937 miles
- Test number
- 499463463219
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- NoteNSF steering rack gaiter twisted
- NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
- NoteOil leak
- NoteWiper blades smear slightly
Pass58,681 miles (+61)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 58,681 miles
- Test number
- 157362172259
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail58,620 miles (+4,962)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 58,620 miles
- Test number
- 146052962267
- FailureNearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass53,658 miles (+5,058)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 53,658 miles
- Test number
- 427700851280
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass48,600 miles (+5,630)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 48,600 miles
- Test number
- 602850370227
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass42,970 miles (+6,596)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 42,970 miles
- Test number
- 902704459217
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass36,374 miles (+4,882)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 36,374 miles
- Test number
- 362116368499
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass31,492 miles (+6,094)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2008
- Odometer
- 31,492 miles
- Test number
- 993621667229
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass25,398 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2007
- Odometer
- 25,398 miles
- Test number
- 650192376292
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Questions about V8 SXE
- Does V8 SXE currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on V8 SXE expired on 5 Jun 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on V8 SXE?
- The MOT on V8 SXE expired on 5 Jun 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has V8 SXE done?
- V8 SXE was recorded at 89,201 miles at its MOT on 6 Jun 2023, an average of 3,824 miles a year.
- Has V8 SXE ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. V8 SXE has failed 1 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Sept 2012.
- Has the mileage on V8 SXE 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 SXE find?
- V8 SXE passed its latest MOT on 6 Jun 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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