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TVR Chimaera

Green · Petrol · 1994 · 3,952 cc

L4 JTFMOT history

L4 JTF is a green petrol TVR Chimaera first used on 13 May 1994. Its MOT expired on 22 Jul 2025 and it has passed 9 of 11 MOT tests, with 85,297 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jul 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 22 Jul 2025
Mileage
85,297 mi
At MOT on 23 Jul 2024
MOT tests
11
9 passed · 2 failed
Per year
336 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L4 JTF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
TVR
Model
Chimaera
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,952 cc
Year of manufacture
1994
First used
13 May 1994
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 Jul 2025
Latest MOT test
23 Jul 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

L4 JTF was last recorded at 85,297 miles on 23 Jul 2024, 246 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Jul 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 5 Jul 2008: 84,119 miles, lower than 93,704 miles on 19 Apr 2007.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
85,051 miles · 14 Jul 2023
Between the last two tests
246 miles
Average per year
336 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 85,297 miles
  • 2023 – 85,051 miles
  • 2022 – 84,703 miles
  • 2021 – 84,520 miles
  • 2019 – 84,371 miles
  • 2018 – 84,263 miles
  • 2008 – 84,143 miles
  • 2007 – 93,704 miles
  • 2005 – 79,060 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass85,297 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside headlamp aim on lower limit

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

11 tests since 28 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass85,297 miles (+246)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    85,297 miles
    Test number
    509095605379

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass85,051 miles (+348)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    85,051 miles
    Test number
    455427126659

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass84,703 miles (+183)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    84,703 miles
    Test number
    991222206531

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass84,520 miles (+149)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    84,520 miles
    Test number
    668966852688

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass84,371 miles (+108)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    84,371 miles
    Test number
    207207152770

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass84,263 miles (+2)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    84,263 miles
    Test number
    858179254540
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside headlamp aim on lower limit
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Fail84,261 miles (+118)4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,261 miles
    Test number
    177135214771
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel fouling lower suspension arm on full lock
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside headlamp aim on lower limit
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass84,143 miles (+24)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    84,143 miles
    Test number
    444821508291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail84,119 miles (-9,585)4 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,119 miles
    Test number
    460087888199
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteOutriggers corroded but not considered excessive
  10. Pass93,704 miles (+14,644)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    93,704 miles
    Test number
    260149007421

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass79,060 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    79,060 miles
    Test number
    112612065303

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L4 JTF

Does L4 JTF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L4 JTF expired on 22 Jul 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L4 JTF?
The MOT on L4 JTF expired on 22 Jul 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L4 JTF done?
L4 JTF was recorded at 85,297 miles at its MOT on 23 Jul 2024, an average of 336 miles a year.
Has L4 JTF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L4 JTF has failed 2 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Jul 2018.
Has the mileage on L4 JTF ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 5 Jul 2008. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L4 JTF find?
L4 JTF passed its latest MOT on 23 Jul 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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