TVR Chimaera
Blue · Petrol · 1994 · 3,950 cc
L70 TVRMOT history
L70 TVR is a blue petrol TVR Chimaera first used on 8 Feb 1994. Its MOT is valid until 4 Aug 2027 and it has passed 15 of 18 MOT tests, with 2,414 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Aug 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 4 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 2,414 mi
- At MOT on 5 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 18
- 15 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- Not enough data
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L70 TVR
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- TVR
- Model
- Chimaera
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 3,950 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1994
- First used
- 8 Feb 1994
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 4 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 5 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L70 TVR was last recorded at 2,414 miles on 5 Aug 2026.
Mileage went down between tests
- 5 Aug 2026: 2,414 miles, lower than 21,495 miles on 28 Jul 2025.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 21,495 miles · 28 Jul 2025
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 2,414 miles
- 2025 – 21,495 miles
- 2024 – 21,301 miles
- 2023 – 21,132 miles
- 2022 – 20,864 miles
- 2021 – 20,792 miles
- 2020 – 20,621 miles
- 2019 – 20,578 miles
- 2018 – 20,507 miles
- 2017 – 20,431 miles
- 2016 – 20,404 miles
- 2015 – 20,391 miles
- 2014 – 20,384 miles
- 2013 – 20,301 miles
- 2012 – 19,217 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass2,414 miles
- MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2018
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
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.
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt
Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2023
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017
Full MOT history
18 tests since 1 Aug 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass2,414 miles (-19,081)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 2,414 miles
- Test number
- 825369207110
- MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass21,495 miles
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2026
- Odometer
- 21,495 miles
- Test number
- 813764429550
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail21,495 miles (+194)1 dangerous1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 21,495 miles
- Test number
- 972308602676
- DangerousOffside Front Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts rubbing on steering knuckle (4.11 (a) (iii))
- MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Pass21,301 miles (+10)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 21,301 miles
- Test number
- 783904117813
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Fail21,291 miles (+159)2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 21,291 miles
- Test number
- 812912918599
- MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass21,132 miles (+268)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 21,132 miles
- Test number
- 709024142207
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass20,864 miles (+72)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 20,864 miles
- Test number
- 891221067619
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass20,792 miles (+171)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 20,792 miles
- Test number
- 405898691299
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Bottom engine sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass20,621 miles (+43)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 20,621 miles
- Test number
- 386835475973
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass20,578 miles (+71)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 20,578 miles
- Test number
- 409410928656
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear number plate lights dim
Pass20,507 miles (+76)3 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 20,507 miles
- Test number
- 355696854225
- MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass20,431 miles (+27)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 20,431 miles
- Test number
- 683316429417
- 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)
Pass20,404 miles (+13)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 20,404 miles
- Test number
- 213897165020
- 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)
- AdvisoryOil leak
Pass20,391 miles (+7)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 20,391 miles
- Test number
- 905723605294
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass20,384 miles (+83)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 20,384 miles
- Test number
- 355436104212
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail20,301 miles2 repaired2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 20,301 miles
- Test number
- 407452113278
- Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteOil leak from diff
Pass20,301 miles (+1,084)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 20,301 miles
- Test number
- 856082313275
- NoteOil leak
- NoteOil leak from diff
Pass19,217 miles5 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 19,217 miles
- Test number
- 238554912210
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteWashers poor
Questions about L70 TVR
- Does L70 TVR currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L70 TVR is valid until 4 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L70 TVR?
- The MOT on L70 TVR is valid until 4 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L70 TVR done?
- L70 TVR was recorded at 2,414 miles at its MOT on 5 Aug 2026.
- Has L70 TVR ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L70 TVR has failed 3 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Jul 2025.
- Has the mileage on L70 TVR ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 5 Aug 2026. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on L70 TVR find?
- L70 TVR passed its latest MOT on 5 Aug 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: nearside front steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; nearside front lower suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 1 more.
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