GBK15TVR
TVR CHIMAERA
2000 · BLUE · PETROL · 58,077 mi
● Tax: SORN● MOT Valid · exp 2027-03-30
MOT History — 26 tests · 17 passed · 9 failed
PASS31 March 2026
58,077 mi- ADVISORYFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- ADVISORYRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- ADVISORYFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- ADVISORYRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- ADVISORYFront Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- ADVISORYRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- ADVISORYNearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- ADVISORYOffside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- ADVISORYOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- ADVISORYOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- ADVISORYmain frame work corroded
PASS18 October 2023
57,735 mi- ADVISORYNearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- ADVISORYOffside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
FAIL19 September 2023
57,721 mi- MAJORNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- DANGEROUSNearside Front Lower Suspension arm likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
- ADVISORYOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- ADVISORYNearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- ADVISORYOffside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
PASS11 January 2022
57,654 mi- ADVISORYNearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- ADVISORYNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- ADVISORYOffside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- ADVISORYOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
FAIL10 January 2022
57,654 mi- MAJORNearside Front Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
- MAJOREmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
- ADVISORYNearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- ADVISORYNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- ADVISORYOffside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- ADVISORYOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
PASS18 December 2020
57,331 mi- ADVISORYFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- ADVISORYOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- ADVISORYNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- ADVISORYNearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- ADVISORYOffside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
PASS23 May 2019
56,932 mi- ADVISORYOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- ADVISORYFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- ADVISORYNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- ADVISORYOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
FAIL21 May 2019
56,932 mi- MAJORNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MAJORNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- ADVISORYOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- ADVISORYFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- ADVISORYNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- ADVISORYOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
PASS5 January 2018
56,411 mi- ADVISORYOil leak
FAIL3 January 2018
56,408 mi- ADVISORYOil leak
- ADVISORYRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- ADVISORYRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- FAILParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
PASS7 December 2016
55,551 mi- ADVISORYOil leak
PASS10 December 2015
54,538 miFAIL26 August 2015
54,538 mi- FAILNearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis outrigger (6.1.B.2)
- FAILOffside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis outrigger (6.1.B.2)
- ADVISORYRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- ADVISORYCorrosion near side front lower wishbone
- ADVISORYOil and coolant leak from the engine
- ADVISORYFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
PASS20 August 2014
54,416 mi- ADVISORYFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- ADVISORYRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- USER ENTEREDCoolant leak under car
PASS14 August 2013
53,468 mi- ADVISORYWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- ADVISORYNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- ADVISORYOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- ADVISORYNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- ADVISORYOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- ADVISORYFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- USER ENTEREDWater dripping onto starter motor
- USER ENTEREDloose wires hanging by exhaust manifold
- USER ENTEREDNear side front centre cap missing
- USER ENTEREDOil leak from the engine
- USER ENTEREDUnable to fully inspect inner rear brake pads
FAIL7 August 2013
53,468 mi- FAILNearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
- FAILNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- FAILPower steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
- FAILFront registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
- ADVISORYWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- ADVISORYNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- ADVISORYOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- ADVISORYNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- ADVISORYOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- ADVISORYFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- USER ENTEREDWater dripping onto starter motor
- USER ENTEREDloose wires hanging by exhaust manifold
- USER ENTEREDNear side front centre cap missing
- USER ENTEREDOil leak from the engine
- USER ENTEREDUnable to fully inspect inner rear brake pads
PASS10 August 2012
48,508 mi- ADVISORYFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- ADVISORYNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- ADVISORYOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- USER ENTEREDOil leak from engine
FAIL6 August 2012
48,508 mi- FAILOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- ADVISORYFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- ADVISORYNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- ADVISORYOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- USER ENTEREDOil leak from engine
PASS25 July 2011
45,434 mi- ADVISORYNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- USER ENTEREDOil leak
PASS12 August 2010
44,144 mi- USER ENTEREDOil leak
PASS27 July 2009
42,335 mi- ADVISORYNearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
- ADVISORYOffside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
- ADVISORYNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- ADVISORYOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
PASS31 July 2008
40,028 miFAIL18 July 2008
40,028 mi- FAILNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FAILOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FAILCentre Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
- FAILNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FAILNearside Rear Brake cable has a seized clevis joint pivot (3.5.1c)
- FAILSteering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)
PASS17 July 2007
35,345 miPASS19 August 2006
32,218 miFAIL9 August 2006
32,216 mi- FAILOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- FAILNearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
- FAILOffside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
- FAILOffside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
- ADVISORYNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
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