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TVR Chimaera

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 4,546 cc

T218 JCAMOT history

T218 JCA is a red petrol TVR Chimaera first used on 6 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 7 Dec 2026 and it has passed 20 of 22 MOT tests, with 40,906 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 7 Dec 2026
Mileage
40,906 mi
At MOT on 8 Dec 2025
MOT tests
22
20 passed · 2 failed
Per year
1,327 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T218 JCA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
TVR
Model
Chimaera
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,546 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
6 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
8 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T218 JCA was last recorded at 40,906 miles on 8 Dec 2025, 126 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
40,780 miles · 2 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
126 miles
Average per year
1,327 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 40,906 miles
  • 2024 – 40,780 miles
  • 2023 – 40,635 miles
  • 2022 – 40,427 miles
  • 2021 – 40,267 miles
  • 2020 – 40,061 miles
  • 2019 – 39,444 miles
  • 2018 – 39,014 miles
  • 2017 – 38,342 miles
  • 2016 – 36,001 miles
  • 2015 – 35,354 miles
  • 2014 – 34,475 miles
  • 2013 – 33,527 miles
  • 2012 – 32,496 miles
  • 2011 – 31,312 miles
  • 2010 – 27,347 miles
  • 2009 – 25,089 miles
  • 2008 – 22,035 miles
  • 2007 – 18,912 miles
  • 2006 – 14,938 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass40,906 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019

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.

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass40,906 miles (+126)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    40,906 miles
    Test number
    919612228651
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Pass40,780 miles (+145)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    40,780 miles
    Test number
    646351364185
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass40,635 miles (+208)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    40,635 miles
    Test number
    784641761570

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass40,427 miles (+160)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    40,427 miles
    Test number
    721903657754

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass40,267 miles (+206)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    40,267 miles
    Test number
    261894540043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass40,061 miles (+617)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    40,061 miles
    Test number
    510993333930

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass39,444 miles (+430)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    39,444 miles
    Test number
    861741672844
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Pass39,014 miles (+672)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    39,014 miles
    Test number
    524307274255
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  9. Pass38,342 miles (+2,341)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    38,342 miles
    Test number
    850020850390
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  10. Pass36,001 miles (+647)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    36,001 miles
    Test number
    656859639382
    • AdvisoryAll tyres 10 years old
    • AdvisoryBoth steering rack gaitors slightly insecure but not likely to allow ingress of water or dirt
    • AdvisoryFront chassis/ frame corroded
    • AdvisoryFront suspension arms corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear number plate slightly deteriorated
    • AdvisorySmall pin hole n/s steering rack gaitor

  11. Pass35,354 miles (+879)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    35,354 miles
    Test number
    645221025111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass34,475 miles (+948)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    34,475 miles
    Test number
    139421104140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass33,527 miles (+1,031)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    33,527 miles
    Test number
    807015103140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass32,496 miles (+1,184)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    32,496 miles
    Test number
    526755702117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass31,312 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    31,312 miles
    Test number
    858995391016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail31,311 miles (+3,964)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,311 miles
    Test number
    148724191483
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • NoteSlight brake bind offside front

  17. Pass27,347 miles (+2,258)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    27,347 miles
    Test number
    363714480097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass25,089 miles (+3,054)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    25,089 miles
    Test number
    652016809100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail22,035 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,035 miles
    Test number
    623287028165
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  20. Pass22,035 miles (+3,123)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2009
    Odometer
    22,035 miles
    Test number
    753127428180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass18,912 miles (+3,974)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2008
    Odometer
    18,912 miles
    Test number
    990702847161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass14,938 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2007
    Odometer
    14,938 miles
    Test number
    462933536100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T218 JCA

Does T218 JCA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T218 JCA is valid until 7 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on T218 JCA?
The MOT on T218 JCA is valid until 7 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T218 JCA done?
T218 JCA was recorded at 40,906 miles at its MOT on 8 Dec 2025, an average of 1,327 miles a year.
Has T218 JCA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T218 JCA has failed 2 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Apr 2011.
Has the mileage on T218 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 T218 JCA find?
T218 JCA passed its latest MOT on 8 Dec 2025 with 1 advisory: rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread.

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