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TVR Chimaera

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 4,546 cc

T441 JELMOT history

T441 JEL is a blue petrol TVR Chimaera first used on 1 Apr 1999. Its MOT is valid until 10 Nov 2026 and it has passed 20 of 22 MOT tests, with 37,578 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 10 Nov 2026
Mileage
37,578 mi
At MOT on 11 Nov 2025
MOT tests
22
20 passed · 2 failed
Per year
1,152 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T441 JEL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
TVR
Model
Chimaera
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,546 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
11 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T441 JEL was last recorded at 37,578 miles on 11 Nov 2025, 1,083 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
36,495 miles · 31 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
1,083 miles
Average per year
1,152 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 37,578 miles
  • 2024 – 36,495 miles
  • 2023 – 36,262 miles
  • 2022 – 35,429 miles
  • 2021 – 34,451 miles
  • 2020 – 33,720 miles
  • 2019 – 33,314 miles
  • 2018 – 31,037 miles
  • 2017 – 29,823 miles
  • 2016 – 29,048 miles
  • 2015 – 28,311 miles
  • 2014 – 22,615 miles
  • 2013 – 21,557 miles
  • 2012 – 20,706 miles
  • 2011 – 20,012 miles
  • 2010 – 19,315 miles
  • 2009 – 17,522 miles
  • 2007 – 16,319 miles
  • 2006 – 15,675 miles
  • 2005 – 14,519 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass37,578 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryRear tyres date stamped 2005Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2009–2011

Full MOT history

22 tests since 8 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass37,578 miles (+1,083)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    37,578 miles
    Test number
    953825153418
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear tyres date stamped 2005

  2. Pass36,495 miles (+233)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    36,495 miles
    Test number
    109944195655
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Front hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Rear hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear tyres date stamped 2005

  3. Pass36,262 miles (+833)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    36,262 miles
    Test number
    800775044454
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres date stamped 2005

  4. Pass35,429 miles (+978)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    35,429 miles
    Test number
    154648020846
    • AdvisoryRear tyres date stamped 2005

  5. Pass34,451 miles (+731)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    34,451 miles
    Test number
    749805612099
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre date stamp 2005
    • AdvisoryTyres on front axle fitted wrong direction
    • AdvisoryTyres on rear axle fitted wrong direction

  6. Pass33,720 miles (+406)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    33,720 miles
    Test number
    336964524945

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass33,314 miles (+2,277)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    33,314 miles
    Test number
    473068309549

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass31,037 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    31,037 miles
    Test number
    477813874977

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail31,037 miles (+1,214)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,037 miles
    Test number
    760004640216
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

  10. Pass29,823 miles (+775)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    29,823 miles
    Test number
    966588453363
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces both sides (3.5.1i)

  11. Pass29,048 miles (+737)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    29,048 miles
    Test number
    221375609595
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  12. Pass28,311 miles (+5,696)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    28,311 miles
    Test number
    489325915279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass22,615 miles (+1,058)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    22,615 miles
    Test number
    569278214213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass21,557 miles (+851)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    21,557 miles
    Test number
    548974883174
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOil leak

  15. Pass20,706 miles (+694)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    20,706 miles
    Test number
    528362882170
    • NoteCorrosion present on chassis at front and rear, heavy behind/in front of wheels.
    • NoteFront tyres wearing to limit especially on nearside.
    • NoteRear driveshaft gaiters broken
    • NoteCorrosion present on multiple suspension components at front and rear

  16. Pass20,012 miles (+697)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    20,012 miles
    Test number
    856179951142
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChassis outer next to wheel spray points extremely deep rust prevalent.

  17. Pass19,315 miles (+1,793)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    19,315 miles
    Test number
    932438990012
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteMultiple areas of chassis and suspension have corrosion in various stages.

  18. Pass17,522 miles (+3)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    17,522 miles
    Test number
    111610419064
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOuter constant velocity joint gaiters on rear split
    • NoteHeavy surface corrosion on chassis directly behind front wheels

  19. Fail17,519 miles (+1,200)4 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,519 miles
    Test number
    113622709072
    • 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)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOuter constant velocity joint gaiters on rear split
    • NoteHeavy surface corrosion on chassis directly behind front wheels

  20. Pass16,319 miles (+644)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    16,319 miles
    Test number
    450635237449

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass15,675 miles (+1,156)1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    15,675 miles
    Test number
    413930646394
    • NoteAdvanced surface corrosion in front of rear wheels and behind front wheels on chassis tubes.

  22. Pass14,519 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    14,519 miles
    Test number
    322682015351

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T441 JEL

Does T441 JEL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T441 JEL is valid until 10 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on T441 JEL?
The MOT on T441 JEL is valid until 10 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T441 JEL done?
T441 JEL was recorded at 37,578 miles at its MOT on 11 Nov 2025, an average of 1,152 miles a year.
Has T441 JEL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T441 JEL has failed 2 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Sept 2018.
Has the mileage on T441 JEL 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 T441 JEL find?
T441 JEL passed its latest MOT on 11 Nov 2025 with 2 advisories: front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; rear tyres date stamped 2005.

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