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TVR Chimaera

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 3,952 cc

T307 JLFMOT history

T307 JLF is a blue petrol TVR Chimaera first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 21 Apr 2027 and it has passed 20 of 29 MOT tests, with 95,107 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 21 Apr 2027
Mileage
95,107 mi
At MOT on 22 Apr 2026
MOT tests
29
20 passed · 9 failed
Per year
2,480 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T307 JLF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
TVR
Model
Chimaera
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,952 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T307 JLF was last recorded at 95,107 miles on 22 Apr 2026, 5 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
95,102 miles · 10 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
5 miles
Average per year
2,480 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 95,107 miles
  • 2025 – 95,102 miles
  • 2024 – 93,217 miles
  • 2023 – 90,777 miles
  • 2022 – 90,642 miles
  • 2021 – 89,582 miles
  • 2020 – 85,463 miles
  • 2019 – 82,934 miles
  • 2018 – 80,109 miles
  • 2017 – 77,326 miles
  • 2016 – 75,956 miles
  • 2015 – 75,065 miles
  • 2014 – 74,474 miles
  • 2013 – 73,526 miles
  • 2012 – 70,870 miles
  • 2011 – 68,104 miles
  • 2010 – 66,110 miles
  • 2009 – 62,570 miles
  • 2008 – 60,791 miles
  • 2007 – 56,732 miles
  • 2006 – 45,299 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass95,107 miles
  • MinorNearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 17% (1.4.2 (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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory11 MOTs, 2010–2016

  • Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2012

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Nearside rear tyre 3mm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside rear tyre 3mm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

29 tests since 21 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass95,107 miles (+5)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    95,107 miles
    Test number
    366245910051
    • MinorNearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 17% (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  2. Fail95,102 miles (+1,885)4 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,102 miles
    Test number
    946199124872
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorPower steering malfunctioning possible seized coupling (2.1.5 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  3. Pass93,217 miles (+2,440)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    93,217 miles
    Test number
    342562965945
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  4. Pass90,777 miles (+135)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    90,777 miles
    Test number
    977527932434
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass90,642 miles (+1,060)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    90,642 miles
    Test number
    764081354806

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass89,582 miles (+4,119)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    89,582 miles
    Test number
    718723883623
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake release mechanism sticking
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVarious suspension components and some parts of chassis have corrosion

  7. Pass85,463 miles (+2,529)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    85,463 miles
    Test number
    672335247890
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass82,934 miles (+2,825)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    82,934 miles
    Test number
    744756097252
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  9. Pass80,109 miles (+2,783)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    80,109 miles
    Test number
    137096182456

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass77,326 miles (+1,370)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    77,326 miles
    Test number
    179107915307
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit both rears (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass75,956 miles (+6)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    75,956 miles
    Test number
    636011619274
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre 3mm
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre 3mm
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  12. Fail75,950 miles (+885)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,950 miles
    Test number
    135715156754
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre 3mm
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre 3mm
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  13. Pass75,065 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    75,065 miles
    Test number
    897700855021
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak

  14. Fail75,065 miles (+591)3 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,065 miles
    Test number
    555080445059
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak

  15. Pass74,474 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    74,474 miles
    Test number
    109918454049
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteOil leak

  16. Fail74,474 miles (+18)4 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,474 miles
    Test number
    865807754071
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteOil leak

  17. Fail74,456 miles (+930)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,456 miles
    Test number
    959594134090
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureNearside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  18. Pass73,526 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    73,526 miles
    Test number
    467807633042
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteCannot see inner front brake pads

  19. Fail73,526 miles (+2,656)2 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,526 miles
    Test number
    687595133067
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteCannot see inner front brake pads

  20. Pass70,870 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    70,870 miles
    Test number
    795405822066
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Fail70,870 miles (+2,766)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,870 miles
    Test number
    556493822079
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Pass68,104 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    68,104 miles
    Test number
    115434431033
    • AdvisoryInner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  23. Fail68,104 miles (+1,994)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,104 miles
    Test number
    458126721093
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryInner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  24. Pass66,110 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    66,110 miles
    Test number
    323425030008
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteClutch cylinder leaking

  25. Fail66,110 miles (+3,540)3 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,110 miles
    Test number
    174896020476
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteClutch cylinder leaking

  26. Pass62,570 miles (+1,779)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    62,570 miles
    Test number
    924180039057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass60,791 miles (+4,059)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    60,791 miles
    Test number
    700700338080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass56,732 miles (+11,433)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    56,732 miles
    Test number
    490706507031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass45,299 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    45,299 miles
    Test number
    431019476034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T307 JLF

Does T307 JLF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T307 JLF is valid until 21 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on T307 JLF?
The MOT on T307 JLF is valid until 21 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T307 JLF done?
T307 JLF was recorded at 95,107 miles at its MOT on 22 Apr 2026, an average of 2,480 miles a year.
Has T307 JLF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T307 JLF has failed 9 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on T307 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 T307 JLF find?
T307 JLF passed its latest MOT on 22 Apr 2026 with 2 minor defects and 2 advisories: nearside steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; oil leak, but not excessive, and 1 more.

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