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TVR Chimaera

Blue · Petrol · 1993 · 4,280 cc

L2 RSUMOT history

L2 RSU is a blue petrol TVR Chimaera first used on 12 Aug 1993. Its MOT expired on 19 Jan 2024 and it has passed 7 of 11 MOT tests, with 92,690 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Jan 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 19 Jan 2024
Mileage
92,690 mi
At MOT on 20 Jan 2023
MOT tests
11
7 passed · 4 failed
Per year
1,018 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L2 RSU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
TVR
Model
Chimaera
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,280 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
12 Aug 1993
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 Jan 2024
Latest MOT test
20 Jan 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

L2 RSU was last recorded at 92,690 miles on 20 Jan 2023, 2,419 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Jan 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
90,271 miles · 19 Jan 2022
Between the last two tests
2,419 miles
Average per year
1,018 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 92,690 miles
  • 2022 – 90,271 miles
  • 2020 – 86,983 miles
  • 2016 – 85,459 miles
  • 2015 – 85,267 miles
  • 2014 – 83,699 miles
  • 2013 – 83,124 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass92,690 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged glass cracked (3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output beam deflector fitted (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output beam deflector fitted (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryGearbox oily

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

11 tests since 28 Aug 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass92,690 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    92,690 miles
    Test number
    616732160589
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged glass cracked (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output beam deflector fitted (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output beam deflector fitted (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryGearbox oily

  2. Fail92,690 miles (+2,419)2 repaired1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,690 miles
    Test number
    141608399894
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged glass cracked (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output beam deflector fitted (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output beam deflector fitted (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryGearbox oily

  3. Pass90,271 miles (+3,288)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    90,271 miles
    Test number
    442743528834
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive slight leak from gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass86,983 miles (+1,524)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    86,983 miles
    Test number
    546675383375

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass85,459 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2017
    Odometer
    85,459 miles
    Test number
    422463312238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail85,453 miles (+186)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,453 miles
    Test number
    832818528117
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureRegistration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)
    • FailureRegistration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

  7. Pass85,267 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    85,267 miles
    Test number
    369706265194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail85,267 miles (+1,568)1 dangerous1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,267 miles
    Test number
    196826365112
    • DangerousNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  9. Pass83,699 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    83,699 miles
    Test number
    586330424249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail83,690 miles (+566)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,690 miles
    Test number
    719468014277
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryCentre Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryCentre Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  11. Pass83,124 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    83,124 miles
    Test number
    487230743271
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about L2 RSU

Does L2 RSU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L2 RSU expired on 19 Jan 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L2 RSU?
The MOT on L2 RSU expired on 19 Jan 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L2 RSU done?
L2 RSU was recorded at 92,690 miles at its MOT on 20 Jan 2023, an average of 1,018 miles a year.
Has L2 RSU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L2 RSU has failed 4 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Jan 2023.
Has the mileage on L2 RSU 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 L2 RSU find?
L2 RSU passed its latest MOT on 20 Jan 2023 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: offside obligatory mirror slightly damaged glass cracked; nearside headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output beam deflector fitted; nearside play in steering rack inner joint(s), and 3 more.

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