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TVR Chimaera

Turquoise · Petrol · 1999 · 3,952 cc

T183 JCAMOT history

T183 JCA is a turquoise petrol TVR Chimaera first used on 1 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 22 May 2026 and it has passed 15 of 18 MOT tests, with 56,971 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 May 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 22 May 2026
Mileage
56,971 mi
At MOT on 23 May 2025
MOT tests
18
15 passed · 3 failed
Per year
1,787 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T183 JCA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
TVR
Model
Chimaera
Colour
Turquoise
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,952 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 May 2026
Latest MOT test
23 May 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T183 JCA was last recorded at 56,971 miles on 23 May 2025, 3,529 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 May 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
53,442 miles · 16 May 2024
Between the last two tests
3,529 miles
Average per year
1,787 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 56,971 miles
  • 2024 – 53,442 miles
  • 2021 – 53,240 miles
  • 2020 – 52,786 miles
  • 2019 – 51,946 miles
  • 2018 – 50,555 miles
  • 2017 – 49,759 miles
  • 2016 – 45,478 miles
  • 2015 – 41,338 miles
  • 2014 – 38,609 miles
  • 2010 – 37,065 miles
  • 2009 – 31,989 miles
  • 2008 – 29,733 miles
  • 2007 – 27,160 miles
  • 2006 – 23,255 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass56,971 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (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.

  • Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

18 tests since 12 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass56,971 miles (+3,529)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2026
    Odometer
    56,971 miles
    Test number
    686507343347
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass53,442 miles (+202)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2025
    Odometer
    53,442 miles
    Test number
    390812093265
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front to rear surface corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front to rear surface corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryLower floor pan undersealed front to rear

  3. Pass53,240 miles (+454)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    53,240 miles
    Test number
    627940009427
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass52,786 miles (+840)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2021
    Odometer
    52,786 miles
    Test number
    189089263206
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  5. Pass51,946 miles (+1,391)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    51,946 miles
    Test number
    839212313431
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play and rubber boot is perished (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

  6. Pass50,555 miles (+796)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2019
    Odometer
    50,555 miles
    Test number
    550472699663
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

  7. Pass49,759 miles (+4,281)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2018
    Odometer
    49,759 miles
    Test number
    679989605588
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside & offside front & rear outer chassis corroded

  8. Pass45,478 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2017
    Odometer
    45,478 miles
    Test number
    745005984394

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail45,475 miles (+4,137)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,475 miles
    Test number
    653519153873
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailurePower steering component(s) leaking steering rack (2.3.3b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  10. Pass41,338 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    41,338 miles
    Test number
    717027375106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail41,337 miles (+2,728)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,337 miles
    Test number
    255855475428
    • FailureFront constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  12. Pass38,609 miles (+1,544)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2015
    Odometer
    38,609 miles
    Test number
    829083534190
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

  13. Pass37,065 miles (+5,076)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    37,065 miles
    Test number
    254018200273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass31,989 miles (+2,256)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    31,989 miles
    Test number
    630831019229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass29,733 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    29,733 miles
    Test number
    711772418240
    • NoteOff side and near side rear suspension top arms front bushes slight wear
    • NoteOff side top joint rubber boot split

  16. Fail29,733 miles (+2,573)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,733 miles
    Test number
    533791118293
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • NoteOff side and near side rear suspension top arms front bushes slight wear
    • NoteOff side top joint rubber boot split

  17. Pass27,160 miles (+3,905)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    27,160 miles
    Test number
    201371097167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass23,255 miles2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    23,255 miles
    Test number
    661343196146
    • 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)
    • NoteOff side and near side trackrod end rubber boots split
    • NoteOff side front top joint rubber boot split
    • NoteRear brake pads getting close to limit

Questions about T183 JCA

Does T183 JCA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T183 JCA expired on 22 May 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T183 JCA?
The MOT on T183 JCA expired on 22 May 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T183 JCA done?
T183 JCA was recorded at 56,971 miles at its MOT on 23 May 2025, an average of 1,787 miles a year.
Has T183 JCA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T183 JCA has failed 3 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 17 May 2016.
Has the mileage on T183 JCA 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 T183 JCA find?
T183 JCA passed its latest MOT on 23 May 2025 with 3 advisories: nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; oil leak, but not excessive.

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