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TVR Chimaera

Blue · Petrol · 1993 · 3,952 cc

J9 BUKMOT history

J9 BUK is a blue petrol TVR Chimaera first used on 31 Dec 1993. Its MOT is valid until 12 May 2027 and it has passed 15 of 16 MOT tests, with 48,194 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 12 May 2027
Mileage
48,194 mi
At MOT on 13 May 2026
MOT tests
16
15 passed · 1 failed
Per year
8 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
J9 BUK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
TVR
Model
Chimaera
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,952 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
31 Dec 1993
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 May 2027
Latest MOT test
13 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

J9 BUK was last recorded at 48,194 miles on 13 May 2026, 16 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 May 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
48,178 miles · 16 May 2024
Between the last two tests
16 miles
Average per year
8 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 48,194 miles
  • 2024 – 48,178 miles
  • 2023 – 48,164 miles
  • 2020 – 48,162 miles
  • 2019 – 48,140 miles
  • 2018 – 48,116 miles
  • 2017 – 48,114 miles
  • 2016 – 48,101 miles
  • 2015 – 48,095 miles
  • 2014 – 48,066 miles
  • 2011 – 48,063 miles
  • 2009 – 48,061 miles
  • 2008 – 48,060 miles
  • 2007 – 48,049 miles
  • 2006 – 48,037 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass48,194 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

16 tests since 19 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass48,194 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2027
    Odometer
    48,194 miles
    Test number
    153483933685
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail48,194 miles (+16)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,194 miles
    Test number
    397774559853
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass48,178 miles (+14)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    48,178 miles
    Test number
    472569026258
    • 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))

  4. Pass48,164 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    48,164 miles
    Test number
    713080399767

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass48,162 miles (+22)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    48,162 miles
    Test number
    756827763948

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass48,140 miles (+24)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    48,140 miles
    Test number
    421896322272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass48,116 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    48,116 miles
    Test number
    927910168546

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass48,114 miles (+13)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    48,114 miles
    Test number
    389613424156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass48,101 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    48,101 miles
    Test number
    517756293906

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass48,095 miles (+29)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    48,095 miles
    Test number
    313740182115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass48,066 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    48,066 miles
    Test number
    266164134285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass48,063 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    48,063 miles
    Test number
    546210721132
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass48,061 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    48,061 miles
    Test number
    342037299289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass48,060 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    48,060 miles
    Test number
    344853018206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass48,049 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    48,049 miles
    Test number
    261538897186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass48,037 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    48,037 miles
    Test number
    284030576142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about J9 BUK

Does J9 BUK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on J9 BUK is valid until 12 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on J9 BUK?
The MOT on J9 BUK is valid until 12 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has J9 BUK done?
J9 BUK was recorded at 48,194 miles at its MOT on 13 May 2026, an average of 8 miles a year.
Has J9 BUK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. J9 BUK has failed 1 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 13 May 2026.
Has the mileage on J9 BUK 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 J9 BUK find?
J9 BUK passed its latest MOT on 13 May 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside rear inner brake pad(s) wearing thin; offside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 1 more.

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