GBW256RRU
TVR CHIMAERA
2000 · BLUE · PETROL · 86,468 mi
● Taxed · due 2027-02-01● MOT Valid · exp 2027-08-15
MOT History — 24 tests · 20 passed · 4 failed
PASS7 August 2026
86,468 miPASS6 August 2025
84,494 miPASS7 August 2024
82,013 miPASS16 August 2023
78,900 miPASS20 June 2022
78,174 miPASS1 July 2021
76,443 mi- ADVISORYNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- ADVISORYOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- ADVISORYOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
PASS17 September 2020
76,047 miPASS9 September 2019
75,603 mi- MINOROffside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- ADVISORYOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- ADVISORYNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- ADVISORYOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- MINOROffside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- ADVISORYVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general corrosion to chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
PASS7 August 2018
75,080 mi- MINOROffside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MINORNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
PASS21 April 2017
75,065 miFAIL19 January 2017
75,062 mi- FAILOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
PASS23 December 2015
74,305 miPASS3 December 2014
71,968 miPASS5 July 2013
68,268 miPASS13 June 2012
63,828 miFAIL6 June 2012
63,802 mi- FAILNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
- FAILParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
PASS6 April 2011
55,714 mi- USER ENTEREDSlight noise from rear diff and N/S/ rear hub bearing. Diff topped-up
- USER ENTEREDEngine oil slightly down
PASS6 April 2010
58,147 mi- ADVISORYFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- ADVISORYNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- ADVISORYOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
PASS11 May 2009
57,281 mi- ADVISORYNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- ADVISORYOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- USER ENTEREDSurface corrosion on front and rear suspension components and various chassis members.
FAIL6 May 2009
57,281 mi- FAILParking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)
- FAILNearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
- ADVISORYNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- ADVISORYOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- USER ENTEREDSurface corrosion on front and rear suspension components and various chassis members.
PASS10 April 2008
54,978 mi- ADVISORYSuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- USER ENTEREDO/S Wiper slight smearing
- USER ENTEREDO/S Headlamp aim on upper limit
FAIL9 April 2008
54,977 mi- FAILNearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
- FAILNearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting cracked (2.4.G.1)
- FAILOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- ADVISORYSuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- USER ENTEREDO/S Wiper slight smearing
- USER ENTEREDO/S Headlamp aim on upper limit
PASS9 February 2007
51,857 miPASS10 February 2006
48,285 miVehicle Details Official
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