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TVR Chimaera

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 3,952 cc

T740 JLAMOT history

T740 JLA is a blue petrol TVR Chimaera first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 11 Apr 2027 and it has passed 21 of 23 MOT tests, with 54,062 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 11 Apr 2027
Mileage
54,062 mi
At MOT on 9 Apr 2026
MOT tests
23
21 passed · 2 failed
Per year
1,593 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T740 JLA
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 11 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T740 JLA was last recorded at 54,062 miles on 9 Apr 2026, 1,491 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
52,571 miles · 9 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
1,491 miles
Average per year
1,593 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 54,062 miles
  • 2025 – 52,571 miles
  • 2024 – 49,681 miles
  • 2023 – 49,061 miles
  • 2022 – 46,813 miles
  • 2021 – 44,440 miles
  • 2020 – 42,812 miles
  • 2019 – 40,393 miles
  • 2018 – 38,722 miles
  • 2017 – 37,672 miles
  • 2016 – 36,864 miles
  • 2014 – 35,661 miles
  • 2013 – 34,927 miles
  • 2012 – 34,092 miles
  • 2011 – 34,066 miles
  • 2010 – 33,651 miles
  • 2009 – 32,985 miles
  • 2008 – 31,803 miles
  • 2007 – 29,054 miles
  • 2006 – 22,215 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass54,062 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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2014

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

  • Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

  • Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

  • Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

23 tests since 13 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass54,062 miles (+1,491)
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    54,062 miles
    Test number
    518220116006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass52,571 miles (+2,890)
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    52,571 miles
    Test number
    687255099696

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass49,681 miles (+620)
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    49,681 miles
    Test number
    338969138721

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass49,061 miles (+2,248)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    49,061 miles
    Test number
    122084051634

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass46,813 miles (+2,373)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    46,813 miles
    Test number
    569462219042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass44,440 miles (+1,628)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    44,440 miles
    Test number
    945437756781

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass42,812 miles (+2,419)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    42,812 miles
    Test number
    196355206539

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass40,393 miles (+1,671)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    40,393 miles
    Test number
    469833203185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass38,722 miles (+1,050)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    38,722 miles
    Test number
    814668226182
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass37,672 miles (+808)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    37,672 miles
    Test number
    129463805527

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass36,864 miles (+1,203)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    36,864 miles
    Test number
    675613752970

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass35,661 miles (+734)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    35,661 miles
    Test number
    726420844340
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Pass34,927 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    34,927 miles
    Test number
    338364853319

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail34,927 miles (+583)1 failure1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,927 miles
    Test number
    179974353321
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  15. Pass34,344 miles (+252)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2014
    Odometer
    34,344 miles
    Test number
    525554543178
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)
    • NoteFrame corroded

  16. Pass34,092 miles4 advisories6 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2013
    Odometer
    34,092 miles
    Test number
    805587332177
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteO/s and n/s outer chassis frame in a corroded condition
    • NoteRear n/s inner drive shaft gaiter split and outer gaiter deteriorated
    • NoteRear o/s inner and outer drive shaft gaiters split
    • NoteSpeedometer not working

  17. Fail34,092 miles (+26)2 failures4 advisories6 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,092 miles
    Test number
    458722632153
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteO/s and n/s outer chassis frame in a corroded condition
    • NoteRear n/s inner drive shaft gaiter split and outer gaiter deteriorated
    • NoteRear o/s inner and outer drive shaft gaiters split
    • NoteSpeedometer not working

  18. Pass34,066 miles (+415)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2012
    Odometer
    34,066 miles
    Test number
    496297221194
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteRear n/s lamp lens damaged
    • NoteSpeedo not working

  19. Pass33,651 miles (+666)5 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2011
    Odometer
    33,651 miles
    Test number
    100074120186
    • NoteBoth Rear driveshaft boots deteriorating
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteNearside rear lamp damaged
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteVechile chassis corroroed near all body mountings

  20. Pass32,985 miles (+1,182)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2010
    Odometer
    32,985 miles
    Test number
    281130629112
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteN/s rear light lens damaged

  21. Pass31,803 miles (+2,749)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2009
    Odometer
    31,803 miles
    Test number
    180554428104
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteNearside & offside outer chassis Tubes corroroed but not consider excessive
    • NoteNearside rear light cluster damaged
    • NoteOil leak

  22. Pass29,054 miles (+6,839)
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    29,054 miles
    Test number
    383061907175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass22,215 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    22,215 miles
    Test number
    370013306160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T740 JLA

Does T740 JLA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T740 JLA is valid until 11 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on T740 JLA?
The MOT on T740 JLA is valid until 11 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T740 JLA done?
T740 JLA was recorded at 54,062 miles at its MOT on 9 Apr 2026, an average of 1,593 miles a year.
Has T740 JLA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T740 JLA has failed 2 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Dec 2013.
Has the mileage on T740 JLA 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 T740 JLA find?
T740 JLA passed its latest MOT on 9 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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