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TVR Chimaera

Blue · Petrol · 1994 · 3,952 cc

M361 JPRMOT history

M361 JPR is a blue petrol TVR Chimaera first used on 5 Oct 1994. Its MOT expired on 26 Jun 2026 and it has passed 9 of 12 MOT tests, with 38,215 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Jun 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 26 Jun 2026
Mileage
38,215 mi
At MOT on 27 Jun 2025
MOT tests
12
9 passed · 3 failed
Per year
1,906 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
M361 JPR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
TVR
Model
Chimaera
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,952 cc
Year of manufacture
1994
First used
5 Oct 1994
MOT status
MOT expired on 26 Jun 2026
Latest MOT test
27 Jun 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

M361 JPR was last recorded at 38,215 miles on 27 Jun 2025, 36,804 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Oct 2011.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 29 Aug 2007: 276 miles, lower than 2,743 miles on 1 Sept 2006.
  • 3 Oct 2011: 1,411 miles, lower than 49,100 miles on 27 Sept 2010.

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
1,411 miles · 3 Oct 2011
Between the last two tests
36,804 miles
Average per year
1,906 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 38,215 miles
  • 2011 – 1,411 miles
  • 2010 – 49,100 miles
  • 2007 – 276 miles
  • 2006 – 2,743 miles
  • 2005 – 438 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass38,215 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.

  • Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

Full MOT history

12 tests since 31 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass38,215 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    38,215 miles
    Test number
    710624173575

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    893362085136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. FailMileage not read8 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    893308096730
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureNearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
  4. Pass1,411 miles (-47,689)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    1,411 miles
    Test number
    909946571275

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass49,100 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    49,100 miles
    Test number
    754090970287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. PassMileage not read1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    950337419296
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
  7. FailMileage not read1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    354989809205
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
  8. PassMileage not read4 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    774259518257
    • NoteNearside rear shockabsorber damp
    • NoteRear coil springs corroded
    • NoteSlight play / roughness in front steering rack plus slight play in offside front trackrod end
    • NoteSlight rumble from offside front wheelbearing
  9. Pass276 miles (-2,467)1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    276 miles
    Test number
    164201147291
    • NoteOil leak
  10. Pass2,743 miles (+9)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    2,743 miles
    Test number
    344624246438
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteNS/OSR TYRE WALLS
    • NoteNSF TYRE CLOSE TO BODY
  11. Fail2,734 miles (+2,296)2 dangerous1 failure1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    2,734 miles
    Test number
    724197736279
    • DangerousFront Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteNS/OSR tyres starting to split on edge of tyre tread.
    • NoteNSF TYRE VERY CLOSE TO BODY ON LOCK (LEFT).
  12. Pass438 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2006
    Odometer
    438 miles
    Test number
    674223645274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about M361 JPR

Does M361 JPR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on M361 JPR expired on 26 Jun 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on M361 JPR?
The MOT on M361 JPR expired on 26 Jun 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has M361 JPR done?
M361 JPR was recorded at 38,215 miles at its MOT on 27 Jun 2025, an average of 1,906 miles a year.
Has M361 JPR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. M361 JPR has failed 3 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Oct 2016.
Has the mileage on M361 JPR ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 29 Aug 2007. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on M361 JPR find?
M361 JPR passed its latest MOT on 27 Jun 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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