TVR CHIMAERA A5GGY has 19 MOTs

Has MOT
No Tax (SORN)

This 1996 TVR CHIMAERA has Passed 16 MOTs and Failed 3 times since 2006

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 71,532 miles 11 months ago on Friday 11th July 2025 at 09:00.

The current MOT will expire in 1 month on Friday 10th July 2026.

A5GGY MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED10TH JULY 202671,532 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
PASSED11TH JUNE 202410TH JUNE 202571,481 MI
FAILED6TH JUNE 202471,472 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Headlamp Aim Projected Beam Image Is Obviously Incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  2. MAJOR - Offside Headlamp Aim Projected Beam Image Is Obviously Incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  3. MAJOR - Nearside Front Upper Suspension Arm Ball Joint Dust Cover No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  4. MAJOR - Front Power Steering Component Leaking (2.1.5 (a))
  5. ADVISORY - Front Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Rear Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
PASSED23RD SEPTEMBER 202222ND SEPTEMBER 202371,360 MI
PASSED27TH APRIL 202126TH APRIL 202271,243 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Track Rod End Ball Joint Has Slight Play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Track Rod End Ball Joint Has Slight Play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. ADVISORY - Fuel Vapor Entering Cabin
PASSED4TH JUNE 20193RD DECEMBER 202071,000 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Suspension Arm Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
PASSED6TH APRIL 20175TH APRIL 201871,000 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Upper Suspension Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
PASSED5TH APRIL 20164TH APRIL 201769,999 MI
PASSED17TH DECEMBER 201416TH DECEMBER 201569,803 MI
PASSED9TH SEPTEMBER 20138TH SEPTEMBER 201469,800 MI
PASSED11TH OCTOBER 201210TH OCTOBER 201369,700 MI
PASSED13TH JUNE 201112TH JUNE 201269,588 MI
PASSED7TH MAY 201017TH MAY 201168,000 MI
PASSED29TH APRIL 200917TH MAY 201065,904 MI
PASSED12TH MAY 200817TH MAY 200965,000 MI
FAILED23RD APRIL 200764,144 MI
 
  1. PRS - Nearside Headlamp Aim Too High (1.8)
  2. USER ENTERED - 1,p.a.s Fluid Leak †2,oil Leak On Engine
PASSED23RD APRIL 200717TH MAY 200864,144 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - 1,p.a.s Fluid Leak †2,oil Leak On Engine
PASSED18TH MAY 200617TH MAY 200762,000 MI
FAILED28TH APRIL 200662,000 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Offside Front Power Steering Pipe(s) Or Hose(s) Leaking From A Joint (2.3.3b)
  2. FAIL - Parking Brake: Efficiency Below Requirements (3.7.b.7)
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

A5GGY Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 84% | MOT Failure Rate: 16%

A5GGY MOT Comments

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A5GGY Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 71,532 miles | Average yearly mileage: 2,467 miles

A5GGY FAQs

This Tvr Chimaera with registration A5GGY was manufactured on Monday 30th December 1996 so it is currently 29 years old. Its colour is Blue and it has a 4 litre Petrol engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2025 was 71,532 miles, so this Tvr has travelled an average of 2,467 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 19 MOTs on record for this Tvr Chimaera beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2006. We can see 3 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means A5GGY has a 84% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Tvr Chimaera has had 13 Advisories, 1 PRS Notices, 0 Minor, 4 Major, 0 Dangerous and 2 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Tvr Chimaera is currently SORN .

Does A5GGY have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Thursday 4th June 2026 A5GGY does have an active MOT. Read more

Is A5GGY Taxed?

No, as of Thursday 4th June 2026 A5GGY does not have Tax. The vehicle is declared as SORN (Statutory Off Road Notification). Read more

When does A5GGY MOT expire?

The current MOT for A5GGY will expire in 1 month on Friday 10th July 2026. Read more

When did A5GGY have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for A5GGY was on Friday 11th July 2025 at 09:00. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has A5GGY Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 19 MOTs on record for A5GGY we can see 16 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has A5GGY Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 19 MOTs on record for A5GGY we can see 3 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 84% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is A5GGY?

A5GGY is registered as a 1996 Tvr Chimaera. Read more

How many miles has A5GGY done?

The odometer reading for A5GGY at the last MOT in July 2025 was 71,532 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 2,467 miles per year. Read more

How old is A5GGY?

The vehicle A5GGY was manufactured in 1996 so it is currently 29 years old. It was first registered on Tuesday 4th June 1996. Read more

What colour is A5GGY?

The official colour of A5GGY is recorded as Blue. Read more

What engine does A5GGY have?

A5GGY has a 4 litre Petrol engine. Read more

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