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TVR Chimaera

Red · Petrol · 1993 · 3,952 cc

L15 TVRMOT history

L15 TVR is a red petrol TVR Chimaera first used on 6 Aug 1993. Its MOT is valid until 30 Jul 2027 and it has passed 14 of 16 MOT tests, with 47,118 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 30 Jul 2027
Mileage
47,118 mi
At MOT on 22 Jul 2026
MOT tests
16
14 passed · 2 failed
Per year
304 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L15 TVR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
TVR
Model
Chimaera
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,952 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
6 Aug 1993
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L15 TVR was last recorded at 47,118 miles on 22 Jul 2026, 473 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
46,645 miles · 29 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
473 miles
Average per year
304 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 47,118 miles
  • 2025 – 46,645 miles
  • 2024 – 46,121 miles
  • 2021 – 46,057 miles
  • 2019 – 45,948 miles
  • 2018 – 45,678 miles
  • 2017 – 45,542 miles
  • 2016 – 45,239 miles
  • 2015 – 44,940 miles
  • 2012 – 44,690 miles
  • 2009 – 43,788 miles
  • 2008 – 42,637 miles
  • 2007 – 41,650 miles
  • 2006 – 41,033 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass47,118 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 of front windscreen has small stone chip

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

16 tests since 17 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass47,118 miles (+473)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    47,118 miles
    Test number
    751088095126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass46,645 miles (+524)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    46,645 miles
    Test number
    516191694420

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass46,121 miles (+64)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    46,121 miles
    Test number
    928479096895

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass46,057 miles (+109)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    46,057 miles
    Test number
    754060824831

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass45,948 miles (+270)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    45,948 miles
    Test number
    478137004749
    • AdvisoryOffside of front windscreen has small stone chip
  6. Pass45,678 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    45,678 miles
    Test number
    488707112387
    • AdvisoryOffside of front windscreen has small stone chip
  7. Fail45,678 miles (+136)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,678 miles
    Test number
    417890768356
    • FailureOffside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside of front windscreen has small stone chip
  8. Pass45,542 miles (+303)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    45,542 miles
    Test number
    200883939701

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass45,239 miles (+299)
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    45,239 miles
    Test number
    640186878291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass44,940 miles (+250)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    44,940 miles
    Test number
    669479395097
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
  11. Pass44,690 miles (+902)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    44,690 miles
    Test number
    438400992089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass43,788 miles (+1,151)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    43,788 miles
    Test number
    992072229253
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteFront wiper blades do not park automaticly.
  13. Pass42,637 miles (+987)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    42,637 miles
    Test number
    380107808401

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass41,650 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    41,650 miles
    Test number
    662978297112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail41,650 miles (+617)3 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,650 miles
    Test number
    871728897153
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteBrake discs starting to corroded on inner faces
    • NoteSlight play at n/s of steering rack
    • NoteSlight stiffness in steering rack
  16. Pass41,033 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    41,033 miles
    Test number
    983638596104
    • NoteNearside steering rack slight play

Questions about L15 TVR

Does L15 TVR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L15 TVR is valid until 30 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on L15 TVR?
The MOT on L15 TVR is valid until 30 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L15 TVR done?
L15 TVR was recorded at 47,118 miles at its MOT on 22 Jul 2026, an average of 304 miles a year.
Has L15 TVR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L15 TVR has failed 2 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Mar 2018.
Has the mileage on L15 TVR 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 L15 TVR find?
L15 TVR passed its latest MOT on 22 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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