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TVR Chimaera

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 4,556 cc

Y272 XBVMOT history

Y272 XBV is a blue petrol TVR Chimaera first used on 1 May 2001. Its MOT is valid until 2 Sept 2027 and it has passed 21 of 23 MOT tests, with 36,129 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 2 Sept 2027
Mileage
36,129 mi
At MOT on 1 Sept 2026
MOT tests
23
21 passed · 2 failed
Per year
599 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y272 XBV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
TVR
Model
Chimaera
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,556 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
1 May 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y272 XBV was last recorded at 36,129 miles on 1 Sept 2026, 194 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
35,935 miles · 29 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
194 miles
Average per year
599 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 36,129 miles
  • 2025 – 35,935 miles
  • 2024 – 35,430 miles
  • 2023 – 35,105 miles
  • 2022 – 34,962 miles
  • 2021 – 34,094 miles
  • 2020 – 33,509 miles
  • 2019 – 32,894 miles
  • 2018 – 32,447 miles
  • 2017 – 32,037 miles
  • 2016 – 31,387 miles
  • 2015 – 30,930 miles
  • 2014 – 30,730 miles
  • 2013 – 30,420 miles
  • 2012 – 30,155 miles
  • 2011 – 29,690 miles
  • 2010 – 29,386 miles
  • 2009 – 28,486 miles
  • 2008 – 27,380 miles
  • 2007 – 26,321 miles
  • 2006 – 23,959 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass36,129 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.

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2006–2017

  • Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2006–2017

Full MOT history

23 tests since 5 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass36,129 miles (+194)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    36,129 miles
    Test number
    945214700130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass35,935 miles (+505)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    35,935 miles
    Test number
    199740827984

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass35,430 miles (+325)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    35,430 miles
    Test number
    232014894142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass35,105 miles (+143)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    35,105 miles
    Test number
    909574083799

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass34,962 miles (+868)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    34,962 miles
    Test number
    559689138882

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass34,094 miles (+585)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    34,094 miles
    Test number
    148777578879

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass33,509 miles (+615)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    33,509 miles
    Test number
    888561872319

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass32,894 miles (+447)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    32,894 miles
    Test number
    902899887480

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass32,447 miles (+410)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    32,447 miles
    Test number
    212809318181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass32,037 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    32,037 miles
    Test number
    518176834045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail32,034 miles (+647)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,034 miles
    Test number
    196970224073
    • 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)
  12. Pass31,387 miles (+457)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    31,387 miles
    Test number
    288908892080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass30,930 miles (+200)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    30,930 miles
    Test number
    699436655100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass30,730 miles (+310)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2015
    Odometer
    30,730 miles
    Test number
    747054434176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass30,420 miles (+265)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2014
    Odometer
    30,420 miles
    Test number
    555357533157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass30,155 miles (+465)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2013
    Odometer
    30,155 miles
    Test number
    299362452129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass29,690 miles (+304)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2012
    Odometer
    29,690 miles
    Test number
    519210641177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass29,386 miles (+900)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2011
    Odometer
    29,386 miles
    Test number
    800344630130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass28,486 miles (+1,106)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2010
    Odometer
    28,486 miles
    Test number
    810245339135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass27,380 miles (+1,059)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2009
    Odometer
    27,380 miles
    Test number
    884032728121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass26,321 miles (+2,362)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2008
    Odometer
    26,321 miles
    Test number
    273467337435

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass23,959 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2007
    Odometer
    23,959 miles
    Test number
    553181336166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail23,959 miles3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,959 miles
    Test number
    283085826147
    • 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)
    • FailureOffside Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Questions about Y272 XBV

Does Y272 XBV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y272 XBV is valid until 2 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y272 XBV?
The MOT on Y272 XBV is valid until 2 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y272 XBV done?
Y272 XBV was recorded at 36,129 miles at its MOT on 1 Sept 2026, an average of 599 miles a year.
Has Y272 XBV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y272 XBV has failed 2 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Aug 2017.
Has the mileage on Y272 XBV 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 Y272 XBV find?
Y272 XBV passed its latest MOT on 1 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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