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TVR Chimaera

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 3,952 cc

T779 JAHMOT history

T779 JAH is a silver petrol TVR Chimaera first used on 1 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 21 Oct 2026 and it has passed 21 of 26 MOT tests, with 41,593 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Oct 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 21 Oct 2026
Mileage
41,593 mi
At MOT on 20 Oct 2025
MOT tests
26
21 passed · 5 failed
Per year
1,322 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T779 JAH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
TVR
Model
Chimaera
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,952 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
20 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T779 JAH was last recorded at 41,593 miles on 20 Oct 2025, 1,380 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
40,213 miles · 22 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
1,380 miles
Average per year
1,322 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 41,593 miles
  • 2024 – 40,213 miles
  • 2023 – 38,828 miles
  • 2022 – 37,934 miles
  • 2021 – 35,454 miles
  • 2020 – 34,334 miles
  • 2019 – 32,940 miles
  • 2018 – 31,610 miles
  • 2017 – 29,338 miles
  • 2016 – 26,176 miles
  • 2015 – 25,654 miles
  • 2014 – 25,361 miles
  • 2013 – 24,669 miles
  • 2012 – 24,079 miles
  • 2011 – 22,783 miles
  • 2010 – 20,845 miles
  • 2009 – 18,730 miles
  • 2008 – 18,140 miles
  • 2007 – 16,973 miles
  • 2006 – 15,589 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass41,593 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

26 tests since 16 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass41,593 miles (+1,380)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    41,593 miles
    Test number
    290970961632

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass40,213 miles (+1,385)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    40,213 miles
    Test number
    517801772600
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass38,828 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    38,828 miles
    Test number
    443804742893

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail38,828 miles (+894)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,828 miles
    Test number
    157974047657
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

  5. Pass37,934 miles (+83)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    37,934 miles
    Test number
    939799690371

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail37,851 miles (+2,397)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,851 miles
    Test number
    180834117344
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  7. Pass35,454 miles (+1,120)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    35,454 miles
    Test number
    387046525327
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass34,334 miles (+1,394)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    34,334 miles
    Test number
    759505479966

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass32,940 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    32,940 miles
    Test number
    473194820268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail32,940 miles (+1,330)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,940 miles
    Test number
    786683308946
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner Edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Pass31,610 miles (+2,272)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    31,610 miles
    Test number
    286819275514
    • MinorNearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Inner & Outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Inner & Outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  12. Pass29,338 miles (+3,162)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    29,338 miles
    Test number
    285640115792

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass26,176 miles (+100)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    26,176 miles
    Test number
    884201266629

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass26,076 miles (+422)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    26,076 miles
    Test number
    929671966731

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass25,654 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    25,654 miles
    Test number
    939348265025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail25,854 miles (+493)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,854 miles
    Test number
    827878565015
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

  17. Pass25,361 miles (+692)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    25,361 miles
    Test number
    317172374078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass24,669 miles (+590)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    24,669 miles
    Test number
    318813273028
    • AdvisoryNearside Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak

  19. Pass24,079 miles (+1,296)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    24,079 miles
    Test number
    955644372034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass22,783 miles (+1,938)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    22,783 miles
    Test number
    446143471066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass20,845 miles (+2,115)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    20,845 miles
    Test number
    823625270032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass18,730 miles (+590)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    18,730 miles
    Test number
    121112379052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass18,140 miles (+1,167)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    18,140 miles
    Test number
    912515648061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass16,973 miles (+1,384)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    16,973 miles
    Test number
    971314957066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail15,589 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    15,589 miles
    Test number
    250307046018
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  26. Pass15,589 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    15,589 miles
    Test number
    484287046067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T779 JAH

Does T779 JAH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T779 JAH is valid until 21 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on T779 JAH?
The MOT on T779 JAH is valid until 21 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T779 JAH done?
T779 JAH was recorded at 41,593 miles at its MOT on 20 Oct 2025, an average of 1,322 miles a year.
Has T779 JAH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T779 JAH has failed 5 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on T779 JAH 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 T779 JAH find?
T779 JAH passed its latest MOT on 20 Oct 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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