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TVR Chimaera

Green · Petrol · 1995 · 3,952 cc

J8 NGWMOT history

J8 NGW is a green petrol TVR Chimaera first used on 17 Oct 1995. Its MOT is valid until 23 Mar 2027 and it has passed 21 of 25 MOT tests, with 48,629 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 23 Mar 2027
Mileage
48,629 mi
At MOT on 24 Mar 2026
MOT tests
25
21 passed · 4 failed
Per year
1,159 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
J8 NGW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
TVR
Model
Chimaera
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,952 cc
Year of manufacture
1995
First used
17 Oct 1995
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

J8 NGW was last recorded at 48,629 miles on 24 Mar 2026, 1,528 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
47,101 miles · 26 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
1,528 miles
Average per year
1,159 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 48,629 miles
  • 2025 – 47,101 miles
  • 2024 – 45,990 miles
  • 2022 – 43,842 miles
  • 2021 – 43,493 miles
  • 2020 – 43,085 miles
  • 2019 – 42,904 miles
  • 2018 – 42,599 miles
  • 2017 – 42,334 miles
  • 2016 – 42,125 miles
  • 2015 – 41,710 miles
  • 2014 – 40,959 miles
  • 2013 – 39,783 miles
  • 2012 – 38,397 miles
  • 2011 – 37,038 miles
  • 2010 – 36,555 miles
  • 2009 – 34,731 miles
  • 2008 – 31,222 miles
  • 2007 – 28,201 miles
  • 2006 – 26,174 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass48,629 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

25 tests since 7 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass48,629 miles (+1,528)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    48,629 miles
    Test number
    368397932877
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass47,101 miles (+1,111)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    47,101 miles
    Test number
    907296566550

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass45,990 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    45,990 miles
    Test number
    989323803313

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail45,987 miles (+2,145)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,987 miles
    Test number
    454975023355
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

  5. Pass43,842 miles (+349)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    43,842 miles
    Test number
    260055322607

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass43,493 miles (+138)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    43,493 miles
    Test number
    350279410102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass43,355 miles (+270)
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    43,355 miles
    Test number
    942503859766

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass43,085 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    43,085 miles
    Test number
    873833928902

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail43,085 miles (+181)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,085 miles
    Test number
    325255204192
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

  10. Pass42,904 miles (+305)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    42,904 miles
    Test number
    354139438981

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass42,599 miles (+265)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    42,599 miles
    Test number
    617604843977

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass42,334 miles (+209)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    42,334 miles
    Test number
    771380933801

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass42,125 miles (+415)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    42,125 miles
    Test number
    210296172833

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass41,710 miles (+751)
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    41,710 miles
    Test number
    387279775072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass40,959 miles (+1,176)
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    40,959 miles
    Test number
    216788974015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass39,783 miles (+1,386)
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    39,783 miles
    Test number
    266996893013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass38,397 miles (+1,359)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    38,397 miles
    Test number
    979861252054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass37,038 miles (+483)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    37,038 miles
    Test number
    236562391498

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass36,555 miles (+1,824)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    36,555 miles
    Test number
    224426130314
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteFront brake discs slightly pitted
    • NoteRear axle slight oil leak

  20. Pass34,731 miles (+3,509)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    34,731 miles
    Test number
    143699129345

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass31,222 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    31,222 miles
    Test number
    293560258321

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail31,218 miles (+3,017)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,218 miles
    Test number
    174290858332
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  23. Pass28,201 miles (+2,027)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    28,201 miles
    Test number
    620065157369
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  24. Pass26,174 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    26,174 miles
    Test number
    433981916466

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail26,174 miles3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,174 miles
    Test number
    571931516350
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • Repaired at testRear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Questions about J8 NGW

Does J8 NGW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on J8 NGW is valid until 23 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on J8 NGW?
The MOT on J8 NGW is valid until 23 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has J8 NGW done?
J8 NGW was recorded at 48,629 miles at its MOT on 24 Mar 2026, an average of 1,159 miles a year.
Has J8 NGW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. J8 NGW has failed 4 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on J8 NGW 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 J8 NGW find?
J8 NGW passed its latest MOT on 24 Mar 2026 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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