TVR Chimaera
Green · Petrol · 1993 · 3,952 cc
L3 CMAMOT history
L3 CMA is a green petrol TVR Chimaera first used on 31 Dec 1993. Its MOT is valid until 26 Apr 2027 and it has passed 8 of 16 MOT tests, with 73,440 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Apr 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 26 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 73,440 mi
- At MOT on 27 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 16
- 8 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 205 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L3 CMA
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- TVR
- Model
- Chimaera
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 3,952 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1993
- First used
- 31 Dec 1993
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 26 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 27 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L3 CMA was last recorded at 73,440 miles on 27 Apr 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Apr 2026.
Mileage went down between tests
- 28 Nov 2007: 62,000 miles, lower than 69,411 miles on 7 Sept 2006.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 73,439 miles · 22 Apr 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 1 miles
- Average per year
- 205 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 73,440 miles
- 2024 – 72,933 miles
- 2023 – 70,838 miles
- 2022 – 67,515 miles
- 2021 – 67,447 miles
- 2007 – 62,000 miles
- 2006 – 69,411 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass73,440 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Parking brake efficiency below requirements
Major4 MOTs, 2021–2026
Offside Headlamp aim too low
Major3 MOTs, 2021–2026
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits
Major3 MOTs, 2021–2022
Hazard warning switch inoperative
Major2 MOTs, 2026
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits
Major2 MOTs, 2022–2026
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Full MOT history
16 tests since 7 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass73,440 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 73,440 miles
- Test number
- 826491572967
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail73,439 miles (+15)5 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 73,439 miles
- Test number
- 497309096847
- MajorHazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low plus image not right. (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Fail73,424 miles (+491)8 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 73,424 miles
- Test number
- 159076988078
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorHazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Pass72,933 miles (+2,095)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 4 Dec 2025
- Odometer
- 72,933 miles
- Test number
- 822524200861
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass70,838 miles (+26)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 70,838 miles
- Test number
- 120904998248
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail70,812 miles (+3,297)8 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 70,812 miles
- Test number
- 405154916047
- MajorEmissions unable to be completed Failing on hydrocarbons, lambda and carbon monoxide. Vehicle was close to overheating (8.2.1.2 (d))
- MajorFuel system component leaking Fuel filter area (6.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Position lamp not working Both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Side repeater light intensity is slightly reduced
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass67,515 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 67,515 miles
- Test number
- 377958390528
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail67,513 miles (+66)6 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 67,513 miles
- Test number
- 515722144311
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorFront Horn not working (7.7 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Pass67,447 miles
- MOT expiry
- 16 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 67,447 miles
- Test number
- 863641748762
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail67,447 miles (+84)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 67,447 miles
- Test number
- 928176606210
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Fail67,363 miles9 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 67,363 miles
- Test number
- 466276606089
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
- MajorParking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
PassMileage not read
- MOT expiry
- 20 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 994356298737
No defects or advisories recorded.
PassMileage not read
- MOT expiry
- 11 May 2019
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 980932794296
No defects or advisories recorded.
PassMileage not read1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jan 2009
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 681241818027
- AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
- NoteNearside front tyre perished
- NoteOffside front tyre perished
Fail62,000 miles (-7,411)3 failures5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 62,000 miles
- Test number
- 450362937472
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Fail69,411 miles7 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 69,411 miles
- Test number
- 452690556291
- FailureBrake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- FailureDirection indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureStop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureRear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Questions about L3 CMA
- Does L3 CMA currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L3 CMA is valid until 26 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L3 CMA?
- The MOT on L3 CMA is valid until 26 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L3 CMA done?
- L3 CMA was recorded at 73,440 miles at its MOT on 27 Apr 2026, an average of 205 miles a year.
- Has L3 CMA ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L3 CMA has failed 8 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Apr 2026.
- Has the mileage on L3 CMA ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 28 Nov 2007. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on L3 CMA find?
- L3 CMA passed its latest MOT on 27 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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