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TVR Chimaera

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 4,546 cc

T914 JLDMOT history

T914 JLD is a green petrol TVR Chimaera first used on 9 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 5 Jul 2026 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 106,017 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Jun 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 5 Jul 2026
Mileage
106,017 mi
At MOT on 6 Jun 2025
MOT tests
27
20 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,271 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T914 JLD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
TVR
Model
Chimaera
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,546 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
9 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
6 Jun 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T914 JLD was last recorded at 106,017 miles on 6 Jun 2025, 1,363 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Jun 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 18 Feb 2013: 72,059 miles, lower than 73,066 miles on 16 Feb 2012.

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

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
104,654 miles · 11 Jun 2024
Between the last two tests
1,363 miles
Average per year
3,271 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 106,017 miles
  • 2024 – 104,654 miles
  • 2023 – 103,216 miles
  • 2022 – 101,012 miles
  • 2021 – 99,999 miles
  • 2020 – 98,429 miles
  • 2019 – 94,288 miles
  • 2018 – 90,816 miles
  • 2017 – 88,913 miles
  • 2016 – 87,567 miles
  • 2015 – 84,890 miles
  • 2014 – 80,919 miles
  • 2013 – 77,059 miles
  • 2012 – 73,066 miles
  • 2011 – 67,052 miles
  • 2010 – 59,954 miles
  • 2009 – 54,669 miles
  • 2008 – 50,088 miles
  • 2007 – 46,009 miles
  • 2006 – 42,934 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass106,017 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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.

  • Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2011

  • Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened suspension arms

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside hand brake cable rubbing through outer casing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass106,017 miles (+1,363)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    106,017 miles
    Test number
    185530960335
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  2. Pass104,654 miles (+1,438)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    104,654 miles
    Test number
    690728806642

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass103,216 miles (+2,204)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    103,216 miles
    Test number
    662725573432
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass101,012 miles (+1,013)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    101,012 miles
    Test number
    795250635835

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass99,999 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    99,999 miles
    Test number
    567641645383
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Fail99,999 miles (+1,570)1 dangerous6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,999 miles
    Test number
    909974581075
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.48mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.28mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass98,429 miles (+4,141)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    98,429 miles
    Test number
    645811074972
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear upper suspension arms corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  8. Pass94,288 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    94,288 miles
    Test number
    447757696599

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail94,288 miles (+3,472)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,288 miles
    Test number
    785648199243
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced centre (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced centre (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside diff seal leaking

  10. Pass90,816 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    90,816 miles
    Test number
    906798147294
    • AdvisoryOffside hand brake cable rubbing through outer casing

  11. Fail90,816 miles (+1,903)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,816 miles
    Test number
    582449321772
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside hand brake cable rubbing through outer casing

  12. Pass88,913 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    88,913 miles
    Test number
    239205725924

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail88,905 miles (+1,338)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,905 miles
    Test number
    708436345264
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  14. Pass87,567 miles (+2,677)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    87,567 miles
    Test number
    500958264810
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  15. Fail84,890 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,890 miles
    Test number
    179195555454
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

  16. Pass84,890 miles (+3,971)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    84,890 miles
    Test number
    527295455002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass80,919 miles (+3,860)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    80,919 miles
    Test number
    748999544096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass77,059 miles9 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    77,059 miles
    Test number
    367209343076
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • NoteRear drive shaft gaitors deteriorated
    • NoteSlight free play at offside front wheel

  19. Fail72,059 miles (-1,007)1 failure9 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,059 miles
    Test number
    175479343036
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • NoteRear drive shaft gaitors deteriorated
    • NoteSlight free play at offside front wheel

  20. Pass73,066 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    73,066 miles
    Test number
    637017842037
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

  21. Fail73,066 miles (+6,014)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,066 miles
    Test number
    579616342072
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

  22. Pass67,052 miles (+7,098)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    67,052 miles
    Test number
    558957941067
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  23. Pass59,954 miles (+5,285)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    59,954 miles
    Test number
    510631440055
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside 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 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  24. Pass54,669 miles (+4,581)6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    54,669 miles
    Test number
    823381459058
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteFront number plate corner slight damage

  25. Pass50,088 miles (+4,079)7 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    50,088 miles
    Test number
    150010058419
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteFront number plate damaged on corner

  26. Pass46,009 miles (+3,075)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    46,009 miles
    Test number
    991965347036
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  27. Pass42,934 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    42,934 miles
    Test number
    742603456036
    • AdvisoryInner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Questions about T914 JLD

Does T914 JLD currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T914 JLD expired on 5 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T914 JLD?
The MOT on T914 JLD expired on 5 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T914 JLD done?
T914 JLD was recorded at 106,017 miles at its MOT on 6 Jun 2025, an average of 3,271 miles a year.
Has T914 JLD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T914 JLD has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Jul 2021.
Has the mileage on T914 JLD ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 18 Feb 2013. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T914 JLD find?
T914 JLD passed its latest MOT on 6 Jun 2025 with 1 advisory: front brake disc worn, but not excessively.

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