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TVR Chimaera

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 3,952 cc

T318 JTRMOT history

T318 JTR is a blue petrol TVR Chimaera first used on 1 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 14 Mar 2027 and it has passed 16 of 19 MOT tests, with 71,584 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 14 Mar 2027
Mileage
71,584 mi
At MOT on 16 Feb 2026
MOT tests
19
16 passed · 3 failed
Per year
974 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T318 JTR
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
1 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T318 JTR was last recorded at 71,584 miles on 16 Feb 2026, 370 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
71,214 miles · 14 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
370 miles
Average per year
974 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 71,584 miles
  • 2025 – 71,214 miles
  • 2024 – 69,536 miles
  • 2023 – 68,529 miles
  • 2022 – 67,297 miles
  • 2021 – 66,163 miles
  • 2020 – 65,614 miles
  • 2019 – 63,828 miles
  • 2018 – 61,450 miles
  • 2016 – 61,339 miles
  • 2014 – 61,249 miles
  • 2013 – 60,878 miles
  • 2009 – 60,843 miles
  • 2007 – 60,602 miles
  • 2006 – 59,810 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass71,584 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.

  • Reverse lamp not working

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass71,584 miles (+370)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    71,584 miles
    Test number
    933394754779

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass71,214 miles (+1,678)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    71,214 miles
    Test number
    953972944000
    • MinorRear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated all cv boots (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

  3. Pass69,536 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    69,536 miles
    Test number
    856168899734
    • AdvisoryReverse lamp not working

  4. Fail69,533 miles (+1,004)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,533 miles
    Test number
    148390320420
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryReverse lamp not working

  5. Pass68,529 miles (+1,232)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    68,529 miles
    Test number
    162768768292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass67,297 miles (+1,134)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    67,297 miles
    Test number
    375428616075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass66,163 miles (+549)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    66,163 miles
    Test number
    483183154504

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass65,614 miles (+1,786)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    65,614 miles
    Test number
    691596932365

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass63,828 miles (+2,378)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    63,828 miles
    Test number
    959570834718

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass61,450 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    61,450 miles
    Test number
    597994013456
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisorySteering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

  11. Fail61,450 miles (+111)2 failures1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,450 miles
    Test number
    351772712340
    • FailureFront registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)
    • FailureFront registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)
    • Repaired at testBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisorySteering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

  12. Pass61,339 miles (+90)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    61,339 miles
    Test number
    656060963614

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass61,249 miles (+371)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    61,249 miles
    Test number
    906078854294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass60,878 miles (+35)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    60,878 miles
    Test number
    955142863140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass60,843 miles (+241)1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    60,843 miles
    Test number
    504962769040
    • NoteChassis rail tubes rusty/flakey

  16. Pass60,602 miles (+792)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    60,602 miles
    Test number
    254415837373

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass59,810 miles (+7,510)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    59,810 miles
    Test number
    693784436329

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail52,300 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,300 miles
    Test number
    363307516114
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  19. Pass52,300 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    52,300 miles
    Test number
    723987716194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T318 JTR

Does T318 JTR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T318 JTR is valid until 14 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on T318 JTR?
The MOT on T318 JTR is valid until 14 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T318 JTR done?
T318 JTR was recorded at 71,584 miles at its MOT on 16 Feb 2026, an average of 974 miles a year.
Has T318 JTR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T318 JTR has failed 3 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on T318 JTR 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 T318 JTR find?
T318 JTR passed its latest MOT on 16 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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