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TVR Chimaera

Green · Petrol · 1993 · 3,952 cc

L40 JCHMOT history

L40 JCH is a green petrol TVR Chimaera first used on 15 Oct 1993. Its MOT is valid until 10 Mar 2027 and it has passed 19 of 21 MOT tests, with 57,007 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 10 Mar 2027
Mileage
57,007 mi
At MOT on 11 Mar 2026
MOT tests
21
19 passed · 2 failed
Per year
890 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L40 JCH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
TVR
Model
Chimaera
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,952 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
15 Oct 1993
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L40 JCH was last recorded at 57,007 miles on 11 Mar 2026, 316 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
56,691 miles · 18 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
316 miles
Average per year
890 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 57,007 miles
  • 2024 – 56,691 miles
  • 2023 – 56,622 miles
  • 2022 – 55,936 miles
  • 2021 – 54,555 miles
  • 2020 – 54,324 miles
  • 2019 – 53,684 miles
  • 2018 – 52,707 miles
  • 2017 – 50,539 miles
  • 2016 – 49,475 miles
  • 2015 – 48,470 miles
  • 2014 – 47,695 miles
  • 2013 – 46,659 miles
  • 2012 – 45,508 miles
  • 2011 – 44,612 miles
  • 2010 – 43,409 miles
  • 2009 – 42,468 miles
  • 2008 – 41,213 miles
  • 2007 – 40,075 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass57,007 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2009–2013

  • Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2009–2013

  • Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2009–2013

  • Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2009–2012

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2013

Full MOT history

21 tests since 1 Mar 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass57,007 miles (+316)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    57,007 miles
    Test number
    768598252589
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass56,691 miles (+69)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    56,691 miles
    Test number
    287879014280
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass56,622 miles (+686)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    56,622 miles
    Test number
    632284834561
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  4. Pass55,936 miles (+1,381)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    55,936 miles
    Test number
    494054889069
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass54,555 miles (+231)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    54,555 miles
    Test number
    749593559341
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective Rear mounting missing (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Pass54,324 miles (+640)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    54,324 miles
    Test number
    659238798814
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust hanger missing
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion to chassis and suspension components

  7. Pass53,684 miles (+977)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    53,684 miles
    Test number
    266393687433
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Pass52,707 miles (+2,168)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    52,707 miles
    Test number
    329414397699
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisorySuspension components slight corrosion

  9. Pass50,539 miles (+1,064)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    50,539 miles
    Test number
    513709122891
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear diff oil leak

  10. Pass49,475 miles (+1,005)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    49,475 miles
    Test number
    646230860690
    • AdvisoryFront coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront suspension arms slight corrosion
    • AdvisoryRear diff oil leak

  11. Pass48,470 miles (+775)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    48,470 miles
    Test number
    596325205177
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteSuspension components slight corrosion

  12. Pass47,695 miles (+1,036)1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    47,695 miles
    Test number
    559014814177
    • NoteOil leak

  13. Pass46,659 miles (+1,151)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    46,659 miles
    Test number
    267526503473
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteOil leak

  14. Pass45,508 miles (+896)6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    45,508 miles
    Test number
    599335012137
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • NoteOil leak

  15. Pass44,612 miles (+1,203)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    44,612 miles
    Test number
    677779201156
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • NoteCorrosion to suspension components.
    • NoteSlight corrosion rear brake discs.

  16. Pass43,409 miles7 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    43,409 miles
    Test number
    303006270021
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • NoteOil leak

  17. Fail43,409 miles (+941)4 failures8 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,409 miles
    Test number
    680530770042
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • NoteOil leak

  18. Pass42,468 miles (+1,255)8 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    42,468 miles
    Test number
    653111299043
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • NoteOil leak

  19. Pass41,213 miles (+50)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    41,213 miles
    Test number
    441511678072
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  20. Fail41,163 miles (+1,088)3 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,163 miles
    Test number
    562658658092
    • FailureNearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  21. Pass40,075 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    40,075 miles
    Test number
    691770567042
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Questions about L40 JCH

Does L40 JCH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L40 JCH is valid until 10 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on L40 JCH?
The MOT on L40 JCH is valid until 10 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L40 JCH done?
L40 JCH was recorded at 57,007 miles at its MOT on 11 Mar 2026, an average of 890 miles a year.
Has L40 JCH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L40 JCH has failed 2 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Mar 2010.
Has the mileage on L40 JCH 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 L40 JCH find?
L40 JCH passed its latest MOT on 11 Mar 2026 with 1 advisory: offside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play.

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