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TVR Chimaera

Silver · Petrol · 2000 · 4,546 cc

X458 XCLMOT history

X458 XCL is a silver petrol TVR Chimaera first used on 16 Oct 2000. Its MOT is valid until 15 Jun 2027 and it has passed 21 of 27 MOT tests, with 46,342 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 15 Jun 2027
Mileage
46,342 mi
At MOT on 11 Jun 2026
MOT tests
27
21 passed · 6 failed
Per year
1,709 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X458 XCL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
TVR
Model
Chimaera
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,546 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
16 Oct 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X458 XCL was last recorded at 46,342 miles on 11 Jun 2026, 858 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 May 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 26 May 2021: 41,820 miles, lower than 41,877 miles on 21 May 2021.

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
45,484 miles · 29 May 2025
Between the last two tests
858 miles
Average per year
1,709 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 46,342 miles
  • 2025 – 45,484 miles
  • 2024 – 44,962 miles
  • 2023 – 44,343 miles
  • 2022 – 43,403 miles
  • 2021 – 41,820 miles
  • 2020 – 38,802 miles
  • 2019 – 36,261 miles
  • 2018 – 35,952 miles
  • 2017 – 35,383 miles
  • 2016 – 35,175 miles
  • 2015 – 34,644 miles
  • 2014 – 33,951 miles
  • 2012 – 32,594 miles
  • 2011 – 31,455 miles
  • 2010 – 29,012 miles
  • 2009 – 25,206 miles
  • 2008 – 19,905 miles
  • 2007 – 15,148 miles
  • 2006 – 11,638 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass46,342 miles
  • MinorOffside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive Both rear hubs (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 7 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.

  • Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both sides (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2009

Full MOT history

27 tests since 21 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass46,342 miles (+858)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    46,342 miles
    Test number
    768576650846
    • MinorOffside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive Both rear hubs (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass45,484 miles (+522)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    45,484 miles
    Test number
    756637635383
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater loose
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass44,962 miles (+619)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    44,962 miles
    Test number
    866265457412
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass44,343 miles (+940)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    44,343 miles
    Test number
    743292246100
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass43,403 miles (+112)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    43,403 miles
    Test number
    779039508554
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail43,291 miles (+1,471)6 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,291 miles
    Test number
    747867860719
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 45% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass41,820 miles (-57)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2022
    Odometer
    41,820 miles
    Test number
    369954389532

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail41,877 miles (+3,075)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,877 miles
    Test number
    763793175776
    • MajorHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  9. Pass38,802 miles (+2,541)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    38,802 miles
    Test number
    920459799482
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass36,261 miles (+309)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    36,261 miles
    Test number
    789547308575

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass35,952 miles (+569)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    35,952 miles
    Test number
    222734874850

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass35,383 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    35,383 miles
    Test number
    980676400804
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both sides (2.4.G.2)

  13. Fail35,382 miles (+207)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,382 miles
    Test number
    878192313125
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both sides (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass35,175 miles (+531)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2017
    Odometer
    35,175 miles
    Test number
    506376418293
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass34,644 miles (+693)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    34,644 miles
    Test number
    315100215163
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass33,951 miles (+1,357)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    33,951 miles
    Test number
    397410994000
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass32,594 miles (+1,139)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    32,594 miles
    Test number
    416969632466
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass31,455 miles (+2,443)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    31,455 miles
    Test number
    486036931323

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass29,012 miles (+3,806)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    29,012 miles
    Test number
    613419710343

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass25,206 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    25,206 miles
    Test number
    420968739356

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail25,206 miles (+5,301)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,206 miles
    Test number
    651144639302
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureSteering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  22. Pass19,905 miles (+4,757)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    19,905 miles
    Test number
    634012038382
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  23. Pass15,148 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    15,148 miles
    Test number
    672130947333

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail15,148 miles (+1,258)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    15,148 miles
    Test number
    762999437387
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureParking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

  25. Pass13,890 miles (+62)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    13,890 miles
    Test number
    460949157180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail13,828 miles (+2,190)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    13,828 miles
    Test number
    750399527193
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  27. Pass11,638 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    11,638 miles
    Test number
    433042356064
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about X458 XCL

Does X458 XCL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X458 XCL is valid until 15 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on X458 XCL?
The MOT on X458 XCL is valid until 15 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X458 XCL done?
X458 XCL was recorded at 46,342 miles at its MOT on 11 Jun 2026, an average of 1,709 miles a year.
Has X458 XCL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X458 XCL has failed 6 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 26 May 2022.
Has the mileage on X458 XCL ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 26 May 2021. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on X458 XCL find?
X458 XCL passed its latest MOT on 11 Jun 2026 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: offside side repeater insecure; fluid leak, but not excessive both rear hubs; nearside rear anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play, and 3 more.

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