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TVR Chimaera

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 4,997 cc

T481 JTRMOT history

T481 JTR is a red petrol TVR Chimaera first used on 1 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 31 May 2024 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 124,451 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 May 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 31 May 2024
Mileage
124,451 mi
At MOT on 30 May 2023
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,229 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T481 JTR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
TVR
Model
Chimaera
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,997 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 31 May 2024
Latest MOT test
30 May 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T481 JTR was last recorded at 124,451 miles on 30 May 2023, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 May 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 17 Mar 2008: 99,999 miles, lower than 100,000 miles on 23 Mar 2007.
  • 27 Nov 2008: 49,999 miles, lower than 99,999 miles on 17 Mar 2008.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
124,451 miles · 27 May 2023
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
2,229 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 124,451 miles
  • 2022 – 123,114 miles
  • 2021 – 122,403 miles
  • 2020 – 120,892 miles
  • 2019 – 118,707 miles
  • 2018 – 116,788 miles
  • 2017 – 115,693 miles
  • 2015 – 115,653 miles
  • 2014 – 114,777 miles
  • 2013 – 114,561 miles
  • 2010 – 110,840 miles
  • 2009 – 106,250 miles
  • 2008 – 49,999 miles
  • 2007 – 100,000 miles
  • 2006 – 86,266 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass124,451 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

22 tests since 11 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass124,451 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2024
    Odometer
    124,451 miles
    Test number
    295020621018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail124,451 miles (+1,337)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,451 miles
    Test number
    539851971033
    • MajorDriver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed overheating (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass123,114 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2023
    Odometer
    123,114 miles
    Test number
    725044253992
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Fail123,114 miles (+711)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,114 miles
    Test number
    150450427233
    • Repaired at testFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass122,403 miles (+1,511)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2022
    Odometer
    122,403 miles
    Test number
    355617515848

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass120,892 miles (+2,185)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2021
    Odometer
    120,892 miles
    Test number
    260626195164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass118,707 miles (+1,919)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    118,707 miles
    Test number
    919910533206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass116,788 miles (+1,095)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2019
    Odometer
    116,788 miles
    Test number
    843080637874

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass115,693 miles (+40)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2018
    Odometer
    115,693 miles
    Test number
    873112120384
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres starting to crack

  10. Pass115,653 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    115,653 miles
    Test number
    475682405209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail115,653 miles (+876)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,653 miles
    Test number
    607536495135
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureHeadlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  12. Fail114,777 miles1 failure3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,777 miles
    Test number
    457749134204
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • NoteExhaust system noisy
    • NoteFuel pump poor condition
    • NoteSlight blow from catalyst join to centre pipe

  13. Pass114,771 miles (+210)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    114,771 miles
    Test number
    728619634219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass114,561 miles (+3,721)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    114,561 miles
    Test number
    166056023247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass110,840 miles (+4,590)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    110,840 miles
    Test number
    704119510398
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • NoteSlightley low effort on offside hand brake

  16. Pass106,250 miles (+48)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    106,250 miles
    Test number
    794861239379
    • NoteCut in offside front tyre outer wall
    • NoteOffside front wheel rim damage

  17. Fail106,202 miles (+56,203)2 dangerous5 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,202 miles
    Test number
    170894029385
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • NoteCut in offside front tyre outer wall
    • NoteOffside front wheel rim damage

  18. Pass49,999 miles (-50,000)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    49,999 miles
    Test number
    693082638353

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass99,999 miles (-1)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    99,999 miles
    Test number
    462877978075
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  20. Pass100,000 miles (+13,734)
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    100,000 miles
    Test number
    150912887036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass86,266 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    86,266 miles
    Test number
    874683206107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail86,255 miles1 dangerous1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,255 miles
    Test number
    393171306104
    • DangerousFront Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteOil leak

Questions about T481 JTR

Does T481 JTR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T481 JTR expired on 31 May 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T481 JTR?
The MOT on T481 JTR expired on 31 May 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T481 JTR done?
T481 JTR was recorded at 124,451 miles at its MOT on 30 May 2023, an average of 2,229 miles a year.
Has T481 JTR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T481 JTR has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 27 May 2023.
Has the mileage on T481 JTR ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 17 Mar 2008. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T481 JTR find?
T481 JTR passed its latest MOT on 30 May 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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