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TVR Chimaera

Green · Petrol · 1997 · 3,952 cc

L18 XXXMOT history

L18 XXX is a green petrol TVR Chimaera first used on 14 Mar 1997. Its MOT is valid until 2 Jul 2027 and it has passed 20 of 23 MOT tests, with 36,167 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 2 Jul 2027
Mileage
36,167 mi
At MOT on 3 Jul 2026
MOT tests
23
20 passed · 3 failed
Per year
651 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L18 XXX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
TVR
Model
Chimaera
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,952 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
14 Mar 1997
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L18 XXX was last recorded at 36,167 miles on 3 Jul 2026, 1,019 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
35,148 miles · 19 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
1,019 miles
Average per year
651 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 36,167 miles
  • 2025 – 35,148 miles
  • 2024 – 34,311 miles
  • 2023 – 33,090 miles
  • 2022 – 32,030 miles
  • 2021 – 32,001 miles
  • 2020 – 31,956 miles
  • 2019 – 30,792 miles
  • 2018 – 30,458 miles
  • 2017 – 29,898 miles
  • 2016 – 28,846 miles
  • 2015 – 28,685 miles
  • 2014 – 28,057 miles
  • 2013 – 26,908 miles
  • 2011 – 26,569 miles
  • 2010 – 25,616 miles
  • 2009 – 25,068 miles
  • 2008 – 24,668 miles
  • 2007 – 23,637 miles
  • 2006 – 23,147 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass36,167 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.

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

23 tests since 30 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass36,167 miles (+1,019)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    36,167 miles
    Test number
    204102655430

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass35,148 miles (+837)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    35,148 miles
    Test number
    874348368168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass34,311 miles (+1,221)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    34,311 miles
    Test number
    206229538856

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass33,090 miles (+1,060)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    33,090 miles
    Test number
    432091380598

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass32,030 miles (+29)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    32,030 miles
    Test number
    187472287480

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass32,001 miles (+45)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    32,001 miles
    Test number
    572313329241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass31,956 miles (+1,164)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    31,956 miles
    Test number
    580414180083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass30,792 miles (+334)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    30,792 miles
    Test number
    524807917539

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass30,458 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    30,458 miles
    Test number
    130991566068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail30,456 miles (+558)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,456 miles
    Test number
    196131747892
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  11. Pass29,898 miles (+1,052)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    29,898 miles
    Test number
    849067838821
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  12. Pass28,846 miles (+161)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    28,846 miles
    Test number
    722798812190
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  13. Pass28,685 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    28,685 miles
    Test number
    576778185129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail28,674 miles (+617)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,674 miles
    Test number
    917794785111
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureNearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureOffside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

  15. Pass28,057 miles (+1,149)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    28,057 miles
    Test number
    115234764168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass26,908 miles (+339)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2014
    Odometer
    26,908 miles
    Test number
    509332143176
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  17. Pass26,569 miles (+953)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    26,569 miles
    Test number
    169009141294
    • NoteN/s wiper rubber split
    • NoteOil leak n/s/r hub

  18. Pass25,616 miles (+548)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    25,616 miles
    Test number
    384453080122
    • NoteRear tyres worn

  19. Pass25,068 miles (+400)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2010
    Odometer
    25,068 miles
    Test number
    392673619136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass24,668 miles (+1,031)1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2009
    Odometer
    24,668 miles
    Test number
    623617238130
    • NoteO/s/r hub leaking oil

  21. Pass23,637 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    23,637 miles
    Test number
    204445687080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail23,636 miles (+489)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,636 miles
    Test number
    574335287026
    • FailurePower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

  23. Pass23,147 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    23,147 miles
    Test number
    492531886192
    • NoteO/s/r hub leaking oil

Questions about L18 XXX

Does L18 XXX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L18 XXX is valid until 2 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on L18 XXX?
The MOT on L18 XXX is valid until 2 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L18 XXX done?
L18 XXX was recorded at 36,167 miles at its MOT on 3 Jul 2026, an average of 651 miles a year.
Has L18 XXX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L18 XXX has failed 3 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Jun 2018.
Has the mileage on L18 XXX 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 L18 XXX find?
L18 XXX passed its latest MOT on 3 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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