No, T873 UMA is currently registered under SORN (Statutory Off Road Notification) with the DVLA.

When is the MOT due for T873 UMA?

The MOT for T873 UMA is valid and due for renewal on or before 6 April 2022.

What is the recorded mileage of T873 UMA?

The recorded mileage for T873 UMA is 79,898 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is T873 UMA ULEZ compliant?

No, T873 UMA does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

1999 TVR Chimaera 4.0L Petrol · T873 UMA

T873 UMA

1999 TVR Chimaera (4.0L, petrol). First registered 01/06/1999. Recorded mileage 79,898 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.

Make & Model: TVR CHIMAERA
Year / Origin: 1999
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Valid until 06/04/2022
Road Tax: SORN
Recorded Mileage: 79,898 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine: PETROL · 4.0L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

MOT Status

Expired

Valid until 06/04/2022

Tax Status

SORN

Statutory Off Road (SORN)

Mileage: 79,898 mi
Fuel Type: PETROL
Year: 1999
Engine: 3952cc

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T873 UMA Key Findings

16 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 07/04/2021
79,898 miles recorded at latest MOT
6 historical MOT failures
6 defects noted at the latest MOT
Recurring suspension items (11 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

/ 100 · Below Average

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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed

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! No MOT history found

! Older vehicle

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T873 UMA Mileage History

11/02/200676,969 mi
08/12/200678,976 mi+2,007 mi
27/07/200979,141 mi+165 mi
31/07/200979,141 mi
19/03/201179,689 mi+548 mi
22/03/201179,689 mi
03/04/201279,708 mi+19 mi
20/04/201279,713 mi+5 mi
25/04/201379,726 mi+13 mi
17/05/201379,746 mi+20 mi
07/06/201379,756 mi+10 mi
03/12/201479,851 mi+95 mi
04/04/201679,857 mi+6 mi
17/07/201779,876 mi+19 mi
17/07/201779,876 mi
07/04/202179,898 mi+22 mi

Average of roughly 193 miles per year across 16 recorded odometer readings.

T873 UMA MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 4 Oct 2026, 09:49

MOT Analysis

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16 MOT tests are recorded for this 1999 Tvr Chimaera (T873 UMA) between February 2006 and April 2021.

The record contains 10 passes and 6 failures.

The most recent test on 07 April 2021 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (11 issues), Lighting (9 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (7 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Tyres (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 25 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Floor marked in yellow chalk (5.2.6)”; “Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)”; “Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)”.

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