TVR Chimaera
Green · Petrol · 1994 · 3,952 cc
L3 VSNMOT history
L3 VSN is a green petrol TVR Chimaera first used on 31 Dec 1994. Its MOT is valid until 12 Apr 2027 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 76,769 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Apr 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 12 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 76,769 mi
- At MOT on 13 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 26
- 20 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 1,720 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L3 VSN
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- TVR
- Model
- Chimaera
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 3,952 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1994
- First used
- 31 Dec 1994
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 12 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 13 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L3 VSN was last recorded at 76,769 miles on 13 Apr 2026, 6,243 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Mar 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 70,526 miles · 25 Mar 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 6,243 miles
- Average per year
- 1,720 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 76,769 miles
- 2025 – 70,526 miles
- 2024 – 67,928 miles
- 2023 – 66,367 miles
- 2022 – 64,564 miles
- 2021 – 62,339 miles
- 2020 – 59,851 miles
- 2019 – 57,772 miles
- 2018 – 54,803 miles
- 2017 – 54,080 miles
- 2016 – 53,510 miles
- 2015 – 52,311 miles
- 2014 – 51,478 miles
- 2013 – 50,056 miles
- 2012 – 48,850 miles
- 2011 – 48,575 miles
- 2010 – 46,658 miles
- 2009 – 45,005 miles
- 2008 – 44,643 miles
- 2006 – 43,507 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass76,769 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryHandbrake only just meets requirements
- AdvisorySteering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))
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 (3.7.B.7)
Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2012
Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2011
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Failure2 MOTs, 2008–2011
Full MOT history
26 tests since 9 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass76,769 miles1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 76,769 miles
- Test number
- 513618485869
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryHandbrake only just meets requirements
- AdvisorySteering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))
Fail76,769 miles (+6,243)1 dangerous3 repaired1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 76,769 miles
- Test number
- 410916007596
- DangerousNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryHandbrake only just meets requirements
- AdvisorySteering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))
Pass70,526 miles (+2,598)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 70,526 miles
- Test number
- 877058453560
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass67,928 miles (+1,561)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 4 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 67,928 miles
- Test number
- 674009466976
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass66,367 miles (+1,803)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 66,367 miles
- Test number
- 460647351985
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass64,564 miles (+2,225)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 64,564 miles
- Test number
- 206375240803
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass62,339 miles (+2,488)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 62,339 miles
- Test number
- 485599129208
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass59,851 miles (+2,079)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 59,851 miles
- Test number
- 605608073788
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass57,772 miles (+2,969)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 57,772 miles
- Test number
- 457236847493
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass54,803 miles (+723)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 54,803 miles
- Test number
- 467418916176
- AdvisoryDamage to windscreen
- AdvisoryEmissions fluctuating and just within tolerances
Pass54,080 miles (+570)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 54,080 miles
- Test number
- 844591220805
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass53,510 miles (+1,199)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 53,510 miles
- Test number
- 470532842575
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass52,311 miles (+833)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 52,311 miles
- Test number
- 845345065004
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Pass51,478 miles (+1,422)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 51,478 miles
- Test number
- 249291374003
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass50,056 miles (+1,206)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 50,056 miles
- Test number
- 867620273007
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass48,850 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 48,850 miles
- Test number
- 478500392099
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail48,850 miles (+275)5 failures1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 48,850 miles
- Test number
- 238409972091
- FailureDriver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
- FailureFront Access panel cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)
- FailureFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- NoteSuspension rusty
Pass48,575 miles (+1)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 28 May 2012
- Odometer
- 48,575 miles
- Test number
- 915767741117
- AdvisoryCentre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteSlight front brake juder, wipers poor
Fail48,574 miles (+1,916)3 failures1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 48,574 miles
- Test number
- 567506341157
- FailureAn item not tested (Manual)
- FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryCentre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteSlight front brake juder, wipers poor
Pass46,658 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 May 2011
- Odometer
- 46,658 miles
- Test number
- 210219940121
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail46,658 miles (+1,653)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 46,658 miles
- Test number
- 240919740497
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Pass45,005 miles
- MOT expiry
- 15 May 2010
- Odometer
- 45,005 miles
- Test number
- 763196939195
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail45,005 miles (+362)3 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 45,005 miles
- Test number
- 444026639158
- FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass44,643 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 Apr 2009
- Odometer
- 44,643 miles
- Test number
- 873137218189
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail44,643 miles (+1,136)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 44,643 miles
- Test number
- 252887418188
- FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Pass43,507 miles
- MOT expiry
- 8 Dec 2007
- Odometer
- 43,507 miles
- Test number
- 200703946353
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L3 VSN
- Does L3 VSN currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L3 VSN is valid until 12 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L3 VSN?
- The MOT on L3 VSN is valid until 12 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 VSN done?
- L3 VSN was recorded at 76,769 miles at its MOT on 13 Apr 2026, an average of 1,720 miles a year.
- Has L3 VSN ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L3 VSN has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Apr 2026.
- Has the mileage on L3 VSN 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 L3 VSN find?
- L3 VSN passed its latest MOT on 13 Apr 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; handbrake only just meets requirements; steering column universal joint has slight wear or play.
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