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TVR Chimaera

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 3,952 cc

T865 JVMMOT history

T865 JVM is a blue petrol TVR Chimaera first used on 25 Jun 1999. Its MOT is valid until 13 Aug 2027 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 48,564 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 13 Aug 2027
Mileage
48,564 mi
At MOT on 14 Aug 2026
MOT tests
27
19 passed · 8 failed
Per year
495 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T865 JVM
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
25 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T865 JVM was last recorded at 48,564 miles on 14 Aug 2026, 39 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
48,525 miles · 5 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
39 miles
Average per year
495 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 48,564 miles
  • 2024 – 48,525 miles
  • 2023 – 48,519 miles
  • 2022 – 48,398 miles
  • 2021 – 48,269 miles
  • 2020 – 48,232 miles
  • 2019 – 48,159 miles
  • 2018 – 48,094 miles
  • 2017 – 48,079 miles
  • 2016 – 47,877 miles
  • 2015 – 47,394 miles
  • 2014 – 46,920 miles
  • 2013 – 46,765 miles
  • 2012 – 46,400 miles
  • 2011 – 45,880 miles
  • 2009 – 45,129 miles
  • 2008 – 44,670 miles
  • 2007 – 42,305 miles
  • 2006 – 38,509 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass48,564 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.

  • Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor5 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor4 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed

    Minor3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed

    Minor3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Hand brake both sides low effort

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Front Service brake excessively binding

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2020

Full MOT history

27 tests since 18 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass48,564 miles (+39)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    48,564 miles
    Test number
    120279696608

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass48,525 miles (+6)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    48,525 miles
    Test number
    475282399584
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  3. Pass48,519 miles (+121)3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    48,519 miles
    Test number
    242211413606
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front brakes slight bind

  4. Pass48,398 miles (+1)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2023
    Odometer
    48,398 miles
    Test number
    955087350088
    • MinorNearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  5. Fail48,397 miles (+128)3 major2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,397 miles
    Test number
    671660923178
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  6. Pass48,269 miles (+1)4 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    48,269 miles
    Test number
    386913090603
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryHand brake both sides low effort

  7. Fail48,268 miles (+36)2 major4 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,268 miles
    Test number
    986117093208
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryHand brake both sides low effort

  8. Pass48,232 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    48,232 miles
    Test number
    213909736673

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail48,228 miles (+69)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,228 miles
    Test number
    380474984469
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

  10. Pass48,159 miles (+65)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    48,159 miles
    Test number
    244925148199
    • AdvisoryHand brake both sides low effort

  11. Pass48,094 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    48,094 miles
    Test number
    737921362026
    • AdvisoryBrake discs all round surface corrosion
    • AdvisoryHand brake low effort both sides

  12. Fail48,093 miles (+14)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,093 miles
    Test number
    602971013504
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryBrake discs all round surface corrosion
    • AdvisoryHand brake low effort both sides

  13. Pass48,079 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    48,079 miles
    Test number
    789214117509
    • AdvisoryHand brake low effort
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs surface corrosion

  14. Fail48,078 miles (+201)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,078 miles
    Test number
    118881459199
    • FailureAll position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryHand brake low effort
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs surface corrosion

  15. Pass47,877 miles (+483)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    47,877 miles
    Test number
    643369676668

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass47,394 miles (+474)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    47,394 miles
    Test number
    287080075487
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  17. Pass46,920 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    46,920 miles
    Test number
    239906674477

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail46,915 miles (+150)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,915 miles
    Test number
    469500474197
    • FailureNearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureNearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  19. Pass46,765 miles (+365)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    46,765 miles
    Test number
    629546883155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass46,400 miles (+520)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    46,400 miles
    Test number
    735613392014
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
    • NoteBoth front headlamp reflectors deteriated / light output not severely reduced.

  21. Fail45,880 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,880 miles
    Test number
    229863961011
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

  22. Pass45,880 miles (+751)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    45,880 miles
    Test number
    555743061037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass45,129 miles (+459)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    45,129 miles
    Test number
    174693909352

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass44,670 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    44,670 miles
    Test number
    842399818376

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail44,670 miles (+2,365)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,670 miles
    Test number
    520890658203
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  26. Pass42,305 miles (+3,796)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    42,305 miles
    Test number
    382811327182
    • NoteRear tyres 2mm tread depth

  27. Pass38,509 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    38,509 miles
    Test number
    252698306416

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T865 JVM

Does T865 JVM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T865 JVM is valid until 13 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on T865 JVM?
The MOT on T865 JVM is valid until 13 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T865 JVM done?
T865 JVM was recorded at 48,564 miles at its MOT on 14 Aug 2026, an average of 495 miles a year.
Has T865 JVM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T865 JVM has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 6 May 2022.
Has the mileage on T865 JVM 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 T865 JVM find?
T865 JVM passed its latest MOT on 14 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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