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TVR Chimaera

Green · Petrol · 1994 · 3,952 cc

M247 JPAMOT history

M247 JPA is a green petrol TVR Chimaera first used on 25 Aug 1994. Its MOT expired on 16 Sept 2025 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 55,918 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Sept 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 16 Sept 2025
Mileage
55,918 mi
At MOT on 17 Sept 2024
MOT tests
20
16 passed · 4 failed
Per year
851 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
M247 JPA
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
25 Aug 1994
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Sept 2025
Latest MOT test
17 Sept 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

M247 JPA was last recorded at 55,918 miles on 17 Sept 2024, 879 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Jan 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
55,039 miles · 15 Jan 2022
Between the last two tests
879 miles
Average per year
851 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 55,918 miles
  • 2022 – 55,039 miles
  • 2020 – 54,988 miles
  • 2019 – 54,929 miles
  • 2018 – 54,771 miles
  • 2017 – 54,566 miles
  • 2016 – 54,134 miles
  • 2015 – 53,007 miles
  • 2014 – 51,323 miles
  • 2013 – 51,105 miles
  • 2012 – 48,756 miles
  • 2011 – 46,102 miles
  • 2010 – 45,409 miles
  • 2009 – 45,209 miles
  • 2007 – 42,948 miles
  • 2006 – 40,663 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass55,918 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

20 tests since 13 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass55,918 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    55,918 miles
    Test number
    261302211163
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  2. Fail55,918 miles (+879)1 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,918 miles
    Test number
    688135072015
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass55,039 miles (+51)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    55,039 miles
    Test number
    434005208798

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass54,988 miles (+59)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    54,988 miles
    Test number
    721549422604

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass54,929 miles (+158)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    54,929 miles
    Test number
    832551163712
    • 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))

  6. Pass54,771 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    54,771 miles
    Test number
    479654788606
    • 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))

  7. Fail54,771 miles (+205)3 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,771 miles
    Test number
    956282681995
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • 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))

  8. Pass54,566 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    54,566 miles
    Test number
    444346466562
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  9. Fail54,560 miles (+426)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,560 miles
    Test number
    139085950543
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  10. Pass54,134 miles (+1,127)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    54,134 miles
    Test number
    752181831370

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass53,007 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    53,007 miles
    Test number
    176037025153
    • AdvisoryNearside Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

  12. Fail53,007 miles (+1,684)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,007 miles
    Test number
    949137225170
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

  13. Pass51,323 miles (+218)1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    51,323 miles
    Test number
    895996854135
    • NoteRear diff oil leak

  14. Pass51,105 miles (+2,349)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    51,105 miles
    Test number
    907646593021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass48,756 miles (+2,654)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    48,756 miles
    Test number
    526558092004
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteOil leak

  16. Pass46,102 miles (+693)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    46,102 miles
    Test number
    717626901175
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  17. Pass45,409 miles (+200)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    45,409 miles
    Test number
    763637000147
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  18. Pass45,209 miles (+2,261)1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    45,209 miles
    Test number
    794030789069
    • NoteN/s steering rack slight play

  19. Pass42,948 miles (+2,285)1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    42,948 miles
    Test number
    150660207388
    • NoteO/s/f tyre on limit, n/s/f tyre close to limit.

  20. Pass40,663 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    40,663 miles
    Test number
    970916086226
    • NoteN/s headlamp glass holed . o/s/f tyre worn uneven on tread

Questions about M247 JPA

Does M247 JPA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on M247 JPA expired on 16 Sept 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on M247 JPA?
The MOT on M247 JPA expired on 16 Sept 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has M247 JPA done?
M247 JPA was recorded at 55,918 miles at its MOT on 17 Sept 2024, an average of 851 miles a year.
Has M247 JPA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. M247 JPA has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on M247 JPA 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 M247 JPA find?
M247 JPA passed its latest MOT on 17 Sept 2024 with 1 minor defect: nearside headlamp lens slightly defective.

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