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TVR Chimaera

Blue · Petrol · 1995 · 3,952 cc

L16 TWDMOT history

L16 TWD is a blue petrol TVR Chimaera first used on 1 Apr 1995. Its MOT is valid until 16 Mar 2027 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 64,900 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 16 Mar 2027
Mileage
64,900 mi
At MOT on 13 Mar 2026
MOT tests
26
20 passed · 6 failed
Per year
1,595 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L16 TWD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
TVR
Model
Chimaera
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,952 cc
Year of manufacture
1995
First used
1 Apr 1995
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L16 TWD was last recorded at 64,900 miles on 13 Mar 2026, 75 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
64,825 miles · 10 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
75 miles
Average per year
1,595 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 64,900 miles
  • 2025 – 60,930 miles
  • 2024 – 57,771 miles
  • 2023 – 57,437 miles
  • 2021 – 55,719 miles
  • 2020 – 54,942 miles
  • 2019 – 54,297 miles
  • 2018 – 53,888 miles
  • 2017 – 53,221 miles
  • 2016 – 52,382 miles
  • 2015 – 51,353 miles
  • 2014 – 49,380 miles
  • 2013 – 47,539 miles
  • 2012 – 47,198 miles
  • 2011 – 46,669 miles
  • 2010 – 43,894 miles
  • 2009 – 39,628 miles
  • 2008 – 36,177 miles
  • 2007 – 35,035 miles
  • 2006 – 33,103 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass64,900 miles
  • AdvisoryChassis outriggers in poor conditionRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryCoolant leakRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

26 tests since 7 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass64,900 miles (+75)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    64,900 miles
    Test number
    863675535105
    • AdvisoryChassis outriggers in poor condition
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail64,825 miles (+3,895)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,825 miles
    Test number
    847397099178
    • MajorFuel hose damaged Engine bay (6.1.3 (c) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryChassis outriggers in poor condition
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass60,930 miles (+3,159)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    60,930 miles
    Test number
    320930392171
    • AdvisoryFuel hose deteriorated Engine bay (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

  4. Pass57,771 miles (+334)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    57,771 miles
    Test number
    684781174408
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass57,437 miles (+1,718)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    57,437 miles
    Test number
    147013273062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass55,719 miles (+777)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    55,719 miles
    Test number
    559117434344

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass54,942 miles (+645)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    54,942 miles
    Test number
    792520929014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass54,297 miles (+409)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    54,297 miles
    Test number
    146072586269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass53,888 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2019
    Odometer
    53,888 miles
    Test number
    696984884499

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail53,888 miles (+667)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,888 miles
    Test number
    817474423233
    • FailureNearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

  11. Pass53,221 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2018
    Odometer
    53,221 miles
    Test number
    606501097565

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail53,221 miles (+839)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,221 miles
    Test number
    205823687616
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  13. Pass52,382 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    52,382 miles
    Test number
    577209030876

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail52,382 miles (+1,029)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,382 miles
    Test number
    376026608363
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  15. Pass51,353 miles (+1,973)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    51,353 miles
    Test number
    498478945136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass49,380 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    49,380 miles
    Test number
    477503554176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail49,377 miles (+1,838)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,377 miles
    Test number
    236753754499
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureStop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  18. Pass47,539 miles (+341)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    47,539 miles
    Test number
    926887833107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass47,198 miles (+529)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    47,198 miles
    Test number
    709402742137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass46,669 miles (+2,775)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    46,669 miles
    Test number
    185413351159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass43,894 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    43,894 miles
    Test number
    630725550166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail43,891 miles (+4,263)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,891 miles
    Test number
    200243150128
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  23. Pass39,628 miles (+3,451)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2010
    Odometer
    39,628 miles
    Test number
    973239239195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass36,177 miles (+1,142)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2009
    Odometer
    36,177 miles
    Test number
    923134848121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass35,035 miles (+1,932)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    35,035 miles
    Test number
    580615297049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass33,103 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    33,103 miles
    Test number
    164747796012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L16 TWD

Does L16 TWD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L16 TWD is valid until 16 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on L16 TWD?
The MOT on L16 TWD is valid until 16 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L16 TWD done?
L16 TWD was recorded at 64,900 miles at its MOT on 13 Mar 2026, an average of 1,595 miles a year.
Has L16 TWD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L16 TWD has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on L16 TWD 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 L16 TWD find?
L16 TWD passed its latest MOT on 13 Mar 2026 with 4 advisories: chassis outriggers in poor condition; coolant leak; nearside front upper suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened, and 1 more.

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