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TVR Chimaera

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 3,952 cc

T186 JGFMOT history

T186 JGF is a silver petrol TVR Chimaera first used on 17 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 10 Jun 2027 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 52,703 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 10 Jun 2027
Mileage
52,703 mi
At MOT on 11 Jun 2026
MOT tests
26
20 passed · 6 failed
Per year
585 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T186 JGF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
TVR
Model
Chimaera
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,952 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
17 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T186 JGF was last recorded at 52,703 miles on 11 Jun 2026, 1,368 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Jun 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 1 Jul 2011: 45,744 miles, lower than 45,771 miles on 1 Jun 2011.

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
51,335 miles · 11 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
1,368 miles
Average per year
585 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 52,703 miles
  • 2025 – 51,335 miles
  • 2024 – 50,411 miles
  • 2023 – 49,039 miles
  • 2022 – 47,353 miles
  • 2021 – 47,063 miles
  • 2020 – 46,961 miles
  • 2018 – 46,936 miles
  • 2017 – 46,838 miles
  • 2016 – 46,529 miles
  • 2015 – 46,458 miles
  • 2014 – 46,361 miles
  • 2013 – 46,106 miles
  • 2012 – 45,806 miles
  • 2011 – 45,744 miles
  • 2010 – 45,491 miles
  • 2009 – 45,110 miles
  • 2008 – 44,565 miles
  • 2007 – 43,272 miles
  • 2006 – 40,836 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass52,703 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 Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2009–2017

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

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2009–2017

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

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2009–2013

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Fuel hose deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

26 tests since 28 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass52,703 miles (+1,368)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    52,703 miles
    Test number
    944912949982

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass51,335 miles (+924)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    51,335 miles
    Test number
    975550240274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass50,411 miles (+1,372)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    50,411 miles
    Test number
    350879653705

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass49,039 miles (+1,686)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    49,039 miles
    Test number
    994253222688

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass47,353 miles (+290)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    47,353 miles
    Test number
    687384464682

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass47,063 miles (+102)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    47,063 miles
    Test number
    518000558820

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass46,961 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    46,961 miles
    Test number
    942445957904
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp reflectors slight corrosion

  8. Fail46,961 miles (+25)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,961 miles
    Test number
    924503200106
    • MajorParking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp reflectors slight corrosion

  9. Pass46,936 miles (+98)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    46,936 miles
    Test number
    965712868679
    • Advisory(fuel pump) fuel hose deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass46,838 miles (+309)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    46,838 miles
    Test number
    382654942119
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryFuel hose (engine bay) deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside rear hub oil seal slight oil leak

  11. Pass46,529 miles (+71)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    46,529 miles
    Test number
    367939843866
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear fuel hose deteriorated
    • AdvisorySuspension components slight corrosion

  12. Pass46,458 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    46,458 miles
    Test number
    349454592861
    • AdvisoryFuel hose deteriorated

  13. Fail46,458 miles (+97)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,458 miles
    Test number
    998006158846
    • FailureNearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryFuel hose deteriorated

  14. Pass46,361 miles (+255)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    46,361 miles
    Test number
    117985724215
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteAll 4 tyres deteriorated

  15. Pass46,106 miles (+300)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    46,106 miles
    Test number
    219014413227
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower 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)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • NoteAll tyre treads cracking
    • NoteExhaust deteriorated

  16. Pass45,806 miles6 advisories7 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    45,806 miles
    Test number
    558269902282
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower 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
    • NoteExhaust deteriorated
    • NoteN/s/f tyre tread cracking
    • NoteN/s/r tyre tread cracking
    • NoteO/s/f tyre tread cracking
    • NoteO/s/r tyre tread cracking
    • NotePower steering pipes damp

  17. Fail45,806 miles (+62)2 failures6 advisories7 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,806 miles
    Test number
    726028402270
    • FailureNearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower 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
    • NoteExhaust deteriorated
    • NoteN/s/f tyre tread cracking
    • NoteN/s/r tyre tread cracking
    • NoteO/s/f tyre tread cracking
    • NoteO/s/r tyre tread cracking
    • NotePower steering pipes damp

  18. Pass45,744 miles (-27)3 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    45,744 miles
    Test number
    297052981469
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower 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)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteN/s/f tyre tread cracking
    • NoteN/s/r tyre tread cracking
    • NoteO/s/f tyre tread cracking
    • NoteO/s/r tyre tread cracking

  19. Fail45,771 miles (+280)1 failure3 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,771 miles
    Test number
    725592951197
    • FailureNearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower 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)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteN/s/f tyre tread cracking
    • NoteN/s/r tyre tread cracking
    • NoteO/s/f tyre tread cracking
    • NoteO/s/r tyre tread cracking

  20. Pass45,491 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    45,491 miles
    Test number
    111092060105
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • NoteCorrosion to brake discs.
    • NoteFront tyres perishing.

  21. Fail45,491 miles (+381)2 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,491 miles
    Test number
    540401660145
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • NoteCorrosion to brake discs.
    • NoteFront tyres perishing.

  22. Pass45,110 miles (+545)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    45,110 miles
    Test number
    342908569192
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower 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)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

  23. Pass44,565 miles (+1,293)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    44,565 miles
    Test number
    584417758090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass43,272 miles (+2,436)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    43,272 miles
    Test number
    381424377029
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteSlight leak both sides outer hub seals

  25. Pass40,836 miles (+5)1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    40,836 miles
    Test number
    844859166003
    • NoteSubstance on o/s manifold

  26. Fail40,831 miles2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,831 miles
    Test number
    152159056446
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • NoteOff side manifold heatsheild damaged

Questions about T186 JGF

Does T186 JGF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T186 JGF is valid until 10 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on T186 JGF?
The MOT on T186 JGF is valid until 10 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T186 JGF done?
T186 JGF was recorded at 52,703 miles at its MOT on 11 Jun 2026, an average of 585 miles a year.
Has T186 JGF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T186 JGF has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Jun 2020.
Has the mileage on T186 JGF ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 1 Jul 2011. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T186 JGF find?
T186 JGF passed its latest MOT on 11 Jun 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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