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TVR Chimaera

Blue · Petrol · 1993 · 4,280 cc

L85 WRTMOT history

L85 WRT is a blue petrol TVR Chimaera first used on 31 Dec 1993. Its MOT is valid until 4 Apr 2027 and it has passed 20 of 32 MOT tests, with 49,241 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 4 Apr 2027
Mileage
49,241 mi
At MOT on 5 Mar 2026
MOT tests
32
20 passed · 12 failed
Per year
918 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L85 WRT
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
31 Dec 1993
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L85 WRT was last recorded at 49,241 miles on 5 Mar 2026, 172 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
49,069 miles · 1 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
172 miles
Average per year
918 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 49,241 miles
  • 2025 – 49,069 miles
  • 2024 – 48,808 miles
  • 2023 – 48,682 miles
  • 2021 – 48,429 miles
  • 2020 – 48,262 miles
  • 2019 – 47,985 miles
  • 2018 – 47,322 miles
  • 2017 – 46,794 miles
  • 2016 – 45,622 miles
  • 2015 – 44,514 miles
  • 2014 – 43,350 miles
  • 2013 – 42,375 miles
  • 2012 – 41,626 miles
  • 2010 – 39,950 miles
  • 2009 – 39,146 miles
  • 2008 – 36,847 miles
  • 2007 – 34,542 miles
  • 2006 – 32,723 miles
  • 2005 – 30,185 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass49,241 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

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.

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

    Failure7 MOTs, 2005–2017

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

    Failure7 MOTs, 2008–2017

  • Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2005–2014

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Parking brake only just met efficency

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2005–2009

Full MOT history

32 tests since 27 May 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass49,241 miles (+172)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    49,241 miles
    Test number
    843803505606

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass49,069 miles (+261)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    49,069 miles
    Test number
    579931833466

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass48,808 miles (+126)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    48,808 miles
    Test number
    762525367513

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass48,682 miles (+253)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    48,682 miles
    Test number
    189248722021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass48,429 miles (+167)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    48,429 miles
    Test number
    580805369662

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass48,262 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    48,262 miles
    Test number
    800276295395

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail48,255 miles (+270)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,255 miles
    Test number
    908386778567
    • DangerousFluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety petrol leak (8.4.1 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass47,985 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    47,985 miles
    Test number
    952921891273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail47,985 miles (+663)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,985 miles
    Test number
    627051078567
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

  10. Pass47,322 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    47,322 miles
    Test number
    711143647893

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail47,321 miles (+527)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,321 miles
    Test number
    560290389219
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

  12. Pass46,794 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    46,794 miles
    Test number
    535702544649
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  13. Fail46,794 miles (+1,172)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,794 miles
    Test number
    687315267335
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  14. Pass45,622 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    45,622 miles
    Test number
    768112752654
    • AdvisoryParking brake only just met efficency

  15. Fail45,621 miles (+1,107)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,621 miles
    Test number
    177000433274
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • AdvisoryParking brake only just met efficency

  16. Pass44,514 miles (+1,164)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    44,514 miles
    Test number
    676976905175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass43,350 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    43,350 miles
    Test number
    548742314132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail43,349 miles (+974)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,349 miles
    Test number
    367152314105
    • 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 carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

  19. Pass42,375 miles (+123)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    42,375 miles
    Test number
    206964413151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail42,252 miles (+626)1 dangerous1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,252 miles
    Test number
    435324573002
    • DangerousSteering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

  21. Pass41,626 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    41,626 miles
    Test number
    887381302103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail41,624 miles (+1,674)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,624 miles
    Test number
    505733492008
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureFront registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)
    • FailureFront registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct stroke width (6.3.4a)
    • FailureNearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

  23. Pass39,950 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    39,950 miles
    Test number
    900144540359
    • NoteHeadlamp main beam warning lamp not working

  24. Fail39,950 miles (+804)7 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,950 miles
    Test number
    971253440311
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureFront registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)
    • FailureIndicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteHeadlamp main beam warning lamp not working

  25. Pass39,146 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    39,146 miles
    Test number
    363538049306
    • NoteSlight movment in near side front wheel

  26. Fail39,146 miles (+2,299)4 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,146 miles
    Test number
    270148849371
    • 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 carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • NoteSlight movment in near side front wheel

  27. Pass36,847 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    36,847 miles
    Test number
    802222958352

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail36,847 miles (+2,305)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,847 miles
    Test number
    784222858325
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  29. Pass34,542 miles (+1,819)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    34,542 miles
    Test number
    611726227376

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass32,723 miles (+2,538)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    32,723 miles
    Test number
    161481686166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass30,185 miles (+16)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2006
    Odometer
    30,185 miles
    Test number
    841129775129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Fail30,169 miles3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,169 miles
    Test number
    264097045463
    • 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)

Questions about L85 WRT

Does L85 WRT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L85 WRT is valid until 4 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on L85 WRT?
The MOT on L85 WRT is valid until 4 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L85 WRT done?
L85 WRT was recorded at 49,241 miles at its MOT on 5 Mar 2026, an average of 918 miles a year.
Has L85 WRT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L85 WRT has failed 12 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Aug 2020.
Has the mileage on L85 WRT 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 L85 WRT find?
L85 WRT passed its latest MOT on 5 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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