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TVR Chimaera

Beige · Petrol · 1999 · 3,952 cc

T401 KJFMOT history

T401 KJF is a beige petrol TVR Chimaera first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 21 Apr 2027 and it has passed 22 of 27 MOT tests, with 74,247 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 21 Apr 2027
Mileage
74,247 mi
At MOT on 22 Apr 2026
MOT tests
27
22 passed · 5 failed
Per year
1,133 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T401 KJF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
TVR
Model
Chimaera
Colour
Beige
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

T401 KJF was last recorded at 74,247 miles on 22 Apr 2026, 821 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
73,426 miles · 23 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
821 miles
Average per year
1,133 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 74,247 miles
  • 2025 – 73,426 miles
  • 2024 – 73,067 miles
  • 2023 – 72,402 miles
  • 2022 – 71,948 miles
  • 2021 – 71,296 miles
  • 2020 – 70,960 miles
  • 2019 – 70,302 miles
  • 2018 – 69,226 miles
  • 2017 – 68,155 miles
  • 2016 – 66,759 miles
  • 2015 – 65,516 miles
  • 2014 – 64,066 miles
  • 2013 – 63,623 miles
  • 2012 – 62,481 miles
  • 2011 – 61,328 miles
  • 2010 – 60,059 miles
  • 2009 – 60,023 miles
  • 2008 – 56,433 miles
  • 2007 – 53,614 miles
  • 2006 – 51,610 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass74,247 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.

  • Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2011

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass74,247 miles (+821)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    74,247 miles
    Test number
    880324422030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass73,426 miles (+359)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    73,426 miles
    Test number
    495852907227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass73,067 miles (+665)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    73,067 miles
    Test number
    135019038318

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass72,402 miles (+454)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    72,402 miles
    Test number
    392391122299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass71,948 miles (+652)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    71,948 miles
    Test number
    403233484939

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass71,296 miles (+336)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    71,296 miles
    Test number
    996727407188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass70,960 miles (+658)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    70,960 miles
    Test number
    656812569916

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass70,302 miles (+1,076)
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    70,302 miles
    Test number
    240883773750

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass69,226 miles (+1,071)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    69,226 miles
    Test number
    574666452380

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass68,155 miles (+1,396)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    68,155 miles
    Test number
    749294328499

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass66,759 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    66,759 miles
    Test number
    613370759832

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail66,753 miles (+1,237)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,753 miles
    Test number
    665207739133
    • FailureEmissions not tested Temp. gauge indicated engine getting hot during emissions test (7.3.A.1)

  13. Pass65,516 miles (+1,450)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    65,516 miles
    Test number
    398966475117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass64,066 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    64,066 miles
    Test number
    626462064143
    • AdvisoryRear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

  15. Fail64,066 miles (+443)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,066 miles
    Test number
    629041864118
    • FailureSteering column universal joint is excessively deteriorated (2.1.5)

  16. Pass63,623 miles (+1,142)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    63,623 miles
    Test number
    599377583170
    • AdvisorySteering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

  17. Pass62,481 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    62,481 miles
    Test number
    478311982182
    • AdvisorySteering column universal joint slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

  18. Fail82,473 miles (+21,145)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,473 miles
    Test number
    207591582429
    • FailureFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureRear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
    • AdvisorySteering column universal joint slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

  19. Pass61,328 miles (+1,269)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2012
    Odometer
    61,328 miles
    Test number
    336854321148
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  20. Pass60,059 miles (+36)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    60,059 miles
    Test number
    983488820028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass60,023 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    60,023 miles
    Test number
    493099429311
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  22. Fail60,023 miles (+1,569)3 dangerous1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,023 miles
    Test number
    693797329399
    • DangerousNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • DangerousOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailurePower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  23. Pass58,454 miles (+2,021)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    58,454 miles
    Test number
    701952269140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass56,433 miles (+250)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    56,433 miles
    Test number
    803361468197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail56,183 miles (+2,569)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,183 miles
    Test number
    891085918191
    • 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 Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  26. Pass53,614 miles (+2,004)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    53,614 miles
    Test number
    773726617132
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  27. Pass51,610 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    51,610 miles
    Test number
    852948716198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T401 KJF

Does T401 KJF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T401 KJF is valid until 21 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on T401 KJF?
The MOT on T401 KJF 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 T401 KJF done?
T401 KJF was recorded at 74,247 miles at its MOT on 22 Apr 2026, an average of 1,133 miles a year.
Has T401 KJF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T401 KJF has failed 5 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Jun 2016.
Has the mileage on T401 KJF 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 T401 KJF find?
T401 KJF passed its latest MOT on 22 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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