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TVR Chimaera

Blue · Petrol · 2000 · 4,997 cc

W5 MOSMOT history

W5 MOS is a blue petrol TVR Chimaera first used on 9 Mar 2000. Its MOT is valid until 24 Feb 2027 and it has passed 21 of 22 MOT tests, with 11,811 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 24 Feb 2027
Mileage
11,811 mi
At MOT on 9 Feb 2026
MOT tests
22
21 passed · 1 failed
Per year
209 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
W5 MOS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
TVR
Model
Chimaera
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,997 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
9 Mar 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

W5 MOS was last recorded at 11,811 miles on 9 Feb 2026, 142 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
11,669 miles · 7 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
142 miles
Average per year
209 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 11,811 miles
  • 2025 – 11,669 miles
  • 2024 – 11,588 miles
  • 2023 – 11,377 miles
  • 2022 – 11,039 miles
  • 2021 – 10,883 miles
  • 2020 – 10,569 miles
  • 2019 – 10,050 miles
  • 2018 – 9,777 miles
  • 2017 – 9,610 miles
  • 2016 – 9,523 miles
  • 2015 – 9,294 miles
  • 2014 – 9,136 miles
  • 2013 – 9,051 miles
  • 2012 – 8,967 miles
  • 2011 – 8,850 miles
  • 2010 – 8,636 miles
  • 2009 – 8,310 miles
  • 2008 – 8,163 miles
  • 2007 – 7,966 miles
  • 2006 – 7,654 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass11,811 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded in parts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

22 tests since 10 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass11,811 miles (+142)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    11,811 miles
    Test number
    793064770869
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded in parts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  2. Pass11,669 miles (+81)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    11,669 miles
    Test number
    440875147442

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass11,588 miles (+211)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    11,588 miles
    Test number
    613845101812

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass11,377 miles (+338)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    11,377 miles
    Test number
    735871981249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass11,039 miles (+156)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    11,039 miles
    Test number
    864296954302

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass10,883 miles (+314)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    10,883 miles
    Test number
    479555699610

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass10,569 miles (+519)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    10,569 miles
    Test number
    290016206318

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass10,050 miles (+273)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    10,050 miles
    Test number
    391967098873

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass9,777 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    9,777 miles
    Test number
    255731858734

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail9,776 miles (+166)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    9,776 miles
    Test number
    385416347108
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
  11. Pass9,610 miles (+87)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    9,610 miles
    Test number
    697104564202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass9,523 miles (+229)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    9,523 miles
    Test number
    547627576827

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass9,294 miles (+158)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    9,294 miles
    Test number
    377234685010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass9,136 miles (+85)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    9,136 miles
    Test number
    129579074413

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass9,051 miles (+84)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    9,051 miles
    Test number
    606364483022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass8,967 miles (+117)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    8,967 miles
    Test number
    499966682070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass8,850 miles (+214)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    8,850 miles
    Test number
    855872681073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass8,636 miles (+326)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    8,636 miles
    Test number
    714765480013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass8,310 miles (+147)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    8,310 miles
    Test number
    744989389050
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
  20. Pass8,163 miles (+197)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    8,163 miles
    Test number
    613645688001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass7,966 miles (+312)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    7,966 miles
    Test number
    101334877019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass7,654 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    7,654 miles
    Test number
    420379266016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about W5 MOS

Does W5 MOS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on W5 MOS is valid until 24 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on W5 MOS?
The MOT on W5 MOS is valid until 24 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has W5 MOS done?
W5 MOS was recorded at 11,811 miles at its MOT on 9 Feb 2026, an average of 209 miles a year.
Has W5 MOS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. W5 MOS has failed 1 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Mar 2018.
Has the mileage on W5 MOS 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 W5 MOS find?
W5 MOS passed its latest MOT on 9 Feb 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside front service brake fluctuating, but not excessively; offside front lower suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened; offside front seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed, and 2 more.

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