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TVR Chimaera

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 3,952 cc

T290 JLFMOT history

T290 JLF is a silver petrol TVR Chimaera first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 18 Apr 2027 and it has passed 22 of 27 MOT tests, with 55,085 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 18 Apr 2027
Mileage
55,085 mi
At MOT on 17 Apr 2026
MOT tests
27
22 passed · 5 failed
Per year
1,833 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T290 JLF
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
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T290 JLF was last recorded at 55,085 miles on 17 Apr 2026, 329 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
54,756 miles · 14 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
329 miles
Average per year
1,833 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 55,085 miles
  • 2025 – 54,756 miles
  • 2024 – 54,440 miles
  • 2023 – 53,624 miles
  • 2022 – 53,250 miles
  • 2021 – 51,980 miles
  • 2020 – 50,769 miles
  • 2019 – 49,848 miles
  • 2018 – 48,357 miles
  • 2017 – 46,156 miles
  • 2016 – 43,715 miles
  • 2015 – 39,793 miles
  • 2014 – 36,391 miles
  • 2013 – 33,197 miles
  • 2012 – 32,723 miles
  • 2011 – 30,091 miles
  • 2010 – 25,664 miles
  • 2009 – 25,438 miles
  • 2008 – 22,466 miles
  • 2007 – 21,377 miles
  • 2006 – 18,382 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass55,085 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 Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear Outer driveshaft gaiter slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear Outer driveshaft gaiter slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

27 tests since 7 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass55,085 miles (+329)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    55,085 miles
    Test number
    548070743952

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass54,756 miles (+316)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    54,756 miles
    Test number
    624462793919
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

  3. Pass54,440 miles (+816)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    54,440 miles
    Test number
    167875829818
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass53,624 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    53,624 miles
    Test number
    546487667074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail53,612 miles (+362)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,612 miles
    Test number
    139033202670
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed emissions at a level where test equipment may be damaged (8.2.1.2 (d))

  6. Pass53,250 miles (+1,270)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    53,250 miles
    Test number
    180856860297
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both shock absorber bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass51,980 miles (+1,211)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    51,980 miles
    Test number
    228047288065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass50,769 miles (+11)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    50,769 miles
    Test number
    294887549206
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer driveshaft gaiter slightly deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer driveshaft gaiter slightly deteriorated

  9. Fail50,758 miles (+910)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,758 miles
    Test number
    767336792808
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer driveshaft gaiter slightly deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer driveshaft gaiter slightly deteriorated

  10. Pass49,848 miles (+16)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    49,848 miles
    Test number
    225709960804

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail49,832 miles (+1,475)8 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,832 miles
    Test number
    817165047685
    • MajorNearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  12. Pass48,357 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    48,357 miles
    Test number
    112174382571

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail48,347 miles (+2,191)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,347 miles
    Test number
    182904672397
    • DangerousDipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (1.7.4b)

  14. Pass46,156 miles (+2,441)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    46,156 miles
    Test number
    266640149169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass43,715 miles (+3,922)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    43,715 miles
    Test number
    354130557803

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass39,793 miles (+3,402)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    39,793 miles
    Test number
    198821255012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass36,391 miles (+3,194)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    36,391 miles
    Test number
    358548474028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass33,197 miles (+474)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    33,197 miles
    Test number
    128097753002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass32,723 miles (+2,632)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    32,723 miles
    Test number
    228952552026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass30,091 miles (+4,427)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    30,091 miles
    Test number
    738748031034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass25,664 miles (+226)1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    25,664 miles
    Test number
    973187840029
    • NoteSlight corrosion all over chassie

  22. Fail25,438 miles2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,438 miles
    Test number
    361744179196
    • Repaired at testNearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
    • NoteOil leak

  23. Pass25,438 miles (+2,972)1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    25,438 miles
    Test number
    571123679186
    • NoteOil leak

  24. Pass22,466 miles (+1,089)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    22,466 miles
    Test number
    323434508224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass21,377 miles (+89)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    21,377 miles
    Test number
    620594617103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass21,288 miles (+2,906)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    21,288 miles
    Test number
    493000917098
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  27. Pass18,382 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    18,382 miles
    Test number
    194217796046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T290 JLF

Does T290 JLF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T290 JLF is valid until 18 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on T290 JLF?
The MOT on T290 JLF is valid until 18 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T290 JLF done?
T290 JLF was recorded at 55,085 miles at its MOT on 17 Apr 2026, an average of 1,833 miles a year.
Has T290 JLF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T290 JLF has failed 5 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Apr 2023.
Has the mileage on T290 JLF 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 T290 JLF find?
T290 JLF passed its latest MOT on 17 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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