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TVR Chimaera

Black · Petrol · 1999 · 3,952 cc

T772 JLAMOT history

T772 JLA is a black petrol TVR Chimaera first used on 1 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 15 Apr 2026 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 84,042 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Apr 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 15 Apr 2026
Mileage
84,042 mi
At MOT on 16 Apr 2025
MOT tests
25
20 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,355 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T772 JLA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
TVR
Model
Chimaera
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,952 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 Apr 2026
Latest MOT test
16 Apr 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T772 JLA was last recorded at 84,042 miles on 16 Apr 2025, 498 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Jul 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
83,544 miles · 24 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
498 miles
Average per year
2,355 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 84,042 miles
  • 2024 – 83,544 miles
  • 2023 – 82,592 miles
  • 2022 – 80,598 miles
  • 2021 – 80,387 miles
  • 2020 – 78,331 miles
  • 2019 – 75,788 miles
  • 2018 – 71,916 miles
  • 2017 – 69,594 miles
  • 2016 – 67,558 miles
  • 2015 – 66,448 miles
  • 2014 – 65,886 miles
  • 2013 – 63,169 miles
  • 2012 – 61,516 miles
  • 2011 – 58,849 miles
  • 2010 – 56,261 miles
  • 2009 – 53,833 miles
  • 2008 – 49,584 miles
  • 2007 – 45,145 miles
  • 2006 – 40,508 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass84,042 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.

  • Offside Seat belt slightly damaged

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2013

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2012

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2012

  • Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

25 tests since 10 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass84,042 miles (+498)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    84,042 miles
    Test number
    391256237480

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass83,544 miles (+952)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    83,544 miles
    Test number
    833975805662
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass82,592 miles (+1,994)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    82,592 miles
    Test number
    496178158784
    • AdvisoryChassis treatment/ underseal applied

  4. Pass80,598 miles (+211)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    80,598 miles
    Test number
    144617911006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass80,387 miles (+2,056)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    80,387 miles
    Test number
    957446179345
    • MinorSpeedometer operation impaired (7.8 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder body/subframe treatment

  6. Pass78,331 miles (+2,543)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    78,331 miles
    Test number
    617933266096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass75,788 miles (+86)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    75,788 miles
    Test number
    830750506334
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

  8. Fail75,702 miles (+3,786)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,702 miles
    Test number
    545559780370
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

  9. Pass71,916 miles (+2,322)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    71,916 miles
    Test number
    679824885573
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

  10. Pass69,594 miles (+290)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    69,594 miles
    Test number
    124361746231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail69,304 miles (+1,746)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,304 miles
    Test number
    151812060352
    • FailureHazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

  12. Pass67,558 miles (+1,110)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    67,558 miles
    Test number
    834472933928

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass66,448 miles (+562)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    66,448 miles
    Test number
    385858685181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass65,886 miles (+55)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    65,886 miles
    Test number
    685348964188
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  15. Fail65,831 miles (+2,662)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,831 miles
    Test number
    116350064172
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  16. Pass63,169 miles (+1,653)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    63,169 miles
    Test number
    217987653147
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  17. Pass61,516 miles (+7)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    61,516 miles
    Test number
    989245892125
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNear side rear wheel bearing housing damp

  18. Fail61,509 miles (+2,660)3 failures5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,509 miles
    Test number
    465118382158
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNear side rear wheel bearing housing damp
    • NoteNear side rear wheel bind higher than off side but both wheels turn ok by hand

  19. Pass58,849 miles (+2,588)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    58,849 miles
    Test number
    615807381193
    • NoteBoth front tyres starting to wear on edges
    • NoteN/s/r tyre starting to wear on edges
    • NoteO/s/f upper arm starting to rust

  20. Pass56,261 miles (+2,428)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    56,261 miles
    Test number
    962400200270
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFront brake discs slightly worn
    • NoteOff side front tyre wearing on inner edge

  21. Pass53,833 miles (+4,249)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    53,833 miles
    Test number
    381584029431
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

  22. Pass49,584 miles (+4,439)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    49,584 miles
    Test number
    993165128208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass45,145 miles (+4,637)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    45,145 miles
    Test number
    432952227255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass40,508 miles (+73)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    40,508 miles
    Test number
    701613796246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail40,435 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,435 miles
    Test number
    501403386228
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Questions about T772 JLA

Does T772 JLA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T772 JLA expired on 15 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T772 JLA?
The MOT on T772 JLA expired on 15 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T772 JLA done?
T772 JLA was recorded at 84,042 miles at its MOT on 16 Apr 2025, an average of 2,355 miles a year.
Has T772 JLA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T772 JLA has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Jul 2019.
Has the mileage on T772 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 T772 JLA find?
T772 JLA passed its latest MOT on 16 Apr 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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