TVR Chimaera
Green · Petrol · 1994 · 4,988 cc
L48 FTTMOT history
L48 FTT is a green petrol TVR Chimaera first used on 13 May 1994. Its MOT is valid until 15 Sept 2027 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 81,900 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Sept 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 15 Sept 2027
- Mileage
- 81,900 mi
- At MOT on 16 Sept 2026
- MOT tests
- 16
- 12 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 1,663 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L48 FTT
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- TVR
- Model
- Chimaera
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 4,988 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1994
- First used
- 13 May 1994
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 15 Sept 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 16 Sept 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L48 FTT was last recorded at 81,900 miles on 16 Sept 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Jul 2024.
Mileage went down between tests
- 19 Jul 2024: 81,900 miles, lower than 81,901 miles on 19 Oct 2022.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 81,900 miles · 19 Jul 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 1,663 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 81,900 miles
- 2024 – 81,900 miles
- 2022 – 81,901 miles
- 2021 – 81,900 miles
- 2020 – 81,899 miles
- 2019 – 81,854 miles
- 2011 – 80,927 miles
- 2010 – 77,868 miles
- 2009 – 73,159 miles
- 2008 – 68,423 miles
- 2007 – 55,831 miles
- 2006 – 47,744 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass81,900 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, 2019–2022
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Nearside front brake hose catching on suspension arm
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Under body and chassis heavily coated in bitumen
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Full MOT history
16 tests since 1 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass81,900 miles
- MOT expiry
- 15 Sept 2027
- Odometer
- 81,900 miles
- Test number
- 829110512568
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass81,900 miles (-1)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 81,900 miles
- Test number
- 980582853022
- AdvisoryUnderbody coated in Bitumen
Pass81,901 miles
- MOT expiry
- 19 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 81,901 miles
- Test number
- 445421475804
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail81,900 miles2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 81,900 miles
- Test number
- 901108425099
- MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Pass81,900 miles
- MOT expiry
- 19 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 81,900 miles
- Test number
- 589909611628
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail81,900 miles (+1)1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 81,900 miles
- Test number
- 993154478783
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
Pass81,899 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 81,899 miles
- Test number
- 496919918282
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside front brake hose catching on suspension arm
- AdvisoryUnder body and chassis heavily coated in bitumen
Fail81,899 miles (+45)1 dangerous6 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 81,899 miles
- Test number
- 139186354404
- DangerousOffside Front Upper Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced seat mounting area (6.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside front brake hose catching on suspension arm
- AdvisoryUnder body and chassis heavily coated in bitumen
Pass81,854 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 81,854 miles
- Test number
- 447852113599
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail81,853 miles (+926)10 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 81,853 miles
- Test number
- 648359661772
- MajorHeadlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Clip Missing (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Pass80,927 miles (+3,059)5 notes
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 80,927 miles
- Test number
- 145061271164
- NoteFront brake discs worn
- NoteOil leak
- NoteOuter chassis rusty
- NoteRear brake discs worn
- NoteTrack rod end gatters split
Pass77,868 miles (+4,709)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 77,868 miles
- Test number
- 143429160181
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass73,159 miles (+4,736)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jul 2010
- Odometer
- 73,159 miles
- Test number
- 222167169163
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass68,423 miles (+12,592)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jul 2009
- Odometer
- 68,423 miles
- Test number
- 524867798123
- NoteChassis and suspension arms all very rusty and weak
Pass55,831 miles (+8,087)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Feb 2008
- Odometer
- 55,831 miles
- Test number
- 601166237062
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass47,744 miles2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 28 Feb 2007
- Odometer
- 47,744 miles
- Test number
- 703160466041
- NoteAll 4 brake discs starting to corroede
- NoteBoth front wish bones and chassis starting to corroede
Questions about L48 FTT
- Does L48 FTT currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L48 FTT is valid until 15 Sept 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L48 FTT?
- The MOT on L48 FTT is valid until 15 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L48 FTT done?
- L48 FTT was recorded at 81,900 miles at its MOT on 16 Sept 2026, an average of 1,663 miles a year.
- Has L48 FTT ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L48 FTT has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Oct 2022.
- Has the mileage on L48 FTT ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 19 Jul 2024. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on L48 FTT find?
- L48 FTT passed its latest MOT on 16 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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