TVR CHIMAERA J13LRO has 27 MOTs

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This 1998 TVR CHIMAERA has Passed 21 MOTs and Failed 6 times since 2006

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 62,546 miles 2 days ago on Thursday 25th June 2026 at 07:58.

The current MOT will expire in 12 months on Thursday 24th June 2027.

The current Tax will expire in 1 month on Saturday 1st August 2026.

J13LRO MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED24TH JUNE 202762,546 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Central Front Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
FAILED25TH JUNE 202662,546 MI
 
  1. PRS - Nearside Front Headlamp Not Working On Dipped Beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Central Front Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
PASSED19TH JUNE 202518TH JUNE 202660,999 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Coolant Leak
  2. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
PASSED4TH JULY 202428TH JULY 202560,067 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Diff Oil Leak
  3. ADVISORY - Positive Wire To Starter Motor Starting To Corrode
PASSED19TH JULY 202328TH JULY 202459,112 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Nearside Headlamp Reflector Slightly Defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  2. MINOR - Offside Headlamp Reflector Slightly Defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED1ST JULY 202228TH JULY 202358,339 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Nearside Headlamp Reflector Slightly Defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  2. MINOR - Offside Headlamp Reflector Slightly Defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Coolant Leak
  4. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Power Steering Pipe/hose Has Slight Seepage (2.1.5 (a))
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
FAILED8TH JUNE 202258,335 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Nearside Headlamp Reflector Slightly Defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  2. MINOR - Offside Headlamp Reflector Slightly Defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Coolant Leak
  4. MAJOR - Offside Rear Drive Shaft Joint Constant Velocity Boot Split Or Insecure, No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  5. MAJOR - Offside Steering Rack Gaiter Missing Or No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
  6. MAJOR - Steering Column Universal Joint Insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))
  7. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  8. ADVISORY - Power Steering Pipe/hose Has Slight Seepage (2.1.5 (a))
  9. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED1ST JULY 202128TH JULY 202257,899 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED29TH JULY 202028TH JULY 202157,003 MI
PASSED19TH JUNE 201929TH DECEMBER 202055,773 MI
PASSED30TH JUNE 201829TH JUNE 201953,243 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Slight Oil Leak From Pas Pipe To Steering Rack
PASSED21ST JUNE 201720TH JUNE 201851,817 MI
PASSED5TH AUGUST 20164TH AUGUST 201750,264 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Track Rod End Ball Joint Has Slight Play (2.2.b.1f)
PASSED3RD AUGUST 20152ND AUGUST 201649,046 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Oil Leak
PASSED15TH MAY 20145TH JUNE 201546,540 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Headlamp Deteriorated But Light Output Not Reduced (1.7.5a)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Headlamp Deteriorated But Light Output Not Reduced (1.7.5a)
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Shock Absorber Has A Light Misting Of Oil (2.7.3)
  4. USER ENTERED - Oil Leak
  5. USER ENTERED - Oil Pressure Guage Indicates Low Pressure
PASSED6TH JUNE 20135TH JUNE 201442,406 MI
FAILED6TH JUNE 201342,385 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Rear Stop Lamp Not Working (1.2.1b)
  2. FAIL - Offside Rear Stop Lamp Not Working (1.2.1b)
FAILED26TH APRIL 201342,327 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Stop Lamp Not Working (1.2.1b)
  2. FAIL - Offside Stop Lamp Not Working (1.2.1b)
  3. FAIL - Nearside Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (8.2.2)
  4. FAIL - Offside Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (8.2.2)
  5. ADVISORY - Power Steering Component(s) Has Slight Seepage From A Joint (2.3.3b)
  6. ADVISORY - Steering System Has Slight Free Play Detected At Steering Wheel (2.2.a.1b)
  7. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Upper Suspension Arm Slightly Distorted (2.4.g.1)
  8. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Upper Suspension Arm Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (2.4.g.1)
  9. ADVISORY - Offside Front Suspension Arm Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (2.4.g.1)
FAILED3RD APRIL 201342,256 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Stop Lamp Not Working (1.2.1b)
  2. FAIL - Offside Stop Lamp Not Working (1.2.1b)
  3. FAIL - Nearside Vehicle Structure Has Excessive Corrosion Which Adversely Affects Braking Or Steering (6.1.a.1)
  4. FAIL - Offside Vehicle Structure Has Excessive Corrosion Which Adversely Affects Braking Or Steering (6.1.a.1)
  5. FAIL - Nearside Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (8.2.2)
  6. FAIL - Offside Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (8.2.2)
  7. ADVISORY - Power Steering Pipe(s) Or Hose(s) Has Slight Seepage From A Joint (2.3.3b)
  8. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Upper Suspension Arm Slightly Distorted (2.4.g.1)
  9. ADVISORY - Offside Front Upper Suspension Arm Worn But Not Seriously Weakened (2.4.g.1)
  10. ADVISORY - Steering System Has Slight Free Play Detected At Steering Wheel (2.2.a.1b)
FAILED16TH APRIL 201240,495 MI
 
  1. PRS - Stop Lamp Not Working (1.2.1b)
PASSED16TH APRIL 201215TH APRIL 201340,495 MI
PASSED5TH APRIL 20114TH APRIL 201239,065 MI
PASSED2ND JULY 201026TH JULY 201138,944 MI
PASSED17TH JULY 200926TH JULY 201038,803 MI
PASSED25TH JULY 200826TH JULY 200938,287 MI
PASSED27TH JULY 200726TH JULY 200837,604 MI
PASSED17TH FEBRUARY 200616TH FEBRUARY 200736,258 MI
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

J13LRO Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 78% | MOT Failure Rate: 22%

J13LRO MOT Comments

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J13LRO Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 62,546 miles | Average yearly mileage: 2,234 miles

J13LRO FAQs

This Tvr Chimaera with registration J13LRO was manufactured on Thursday 31st December 1998 so it is currently 28 years old. Its colour is Blue and it has a 4 litre Petrol engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2026 was 62,546 miles, so this Tvr has travelled an average of 2,234 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 27 MOTs on record for this Tvr Chimaera beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2006. We can see 6 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means J13LRO has a 78% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Tvr Chimaera has had 34 Advisories, 2 PRS Notices, 6 Minor, 3 Major, 0 Dangerous and 12 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Tvr Chimaera is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 1 month on Saturday 1st August 2026 .

Does J13LRO have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Saturday 27th June 2026 J13LRO does have an active MOT. Read more

Is J13LRO Taxed?

Yes, as of Saturday 27th June 2026 J13LRO does have Tax. Read more

When does J13LRO Tax expire?

The current Tax for J13LRO will expire in 1 month on Saturday 1st August 2026. If you are purchasing this vehicle, remember that the vehicle Tax cannot be transferred and you will need to re-tax the vehicle. Read more

When does J13LRO MOT expire?

The current MOT for J13LRO will expire in 12 months on Thursday 24th June 2027. Read more

When did J13LRO have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for J13LRO was on Thursday 25th June 2026 at 07:58. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has J13LRO Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 27 MOTs on record for J13LRO we can see 21 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has J13LRO Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 27 MOTs on record for J13LRO we can see 6 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 78% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is J13LRO?

J13LRO is registered as a 1998 Tvr Chimaera. Read more

How many miles has J13LRO done?

The odometer reading for J13LRO at the last MOT in June 2026 was 62,546 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 2,234 miles per year. Read more

How old is J13LRO?

The vehicle J13LRO was manufactured in 1998 so it is currently 28 years old. It was first registered on Thursday 22nd October 1998. Read more

What colour is J13LRO?

The official colour of J13LRO is recorded as Blue. Read more

What engine does J13LRO have?

J13LRO has a 4 litre Petrol engine. Read more

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