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TVR Chimaera

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 3,952 cc

L8 CCGMOT history

L8 CCG is a silver petrol TVR Chimaera first used on 1 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 7 Jan 2027 and it has passed 21 of 29 MOT tests, with 127,128 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 7 Jan 2027
Mileage
127,128 mi
At MOT on 8 Jan 2026
MOT tests
29
21 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,581 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L8 CCG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
TVR
Model
Chimaera
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,952 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L8 CCG was last recorded at 127,128 miles on 8 Jan 2026, 2,280 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Dec 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 28 Mar 2013: 98,088 miles, lower than 900,921 miles on 24 Jan 2012.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
124,848 miles · 10 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
2,280 miles
Average per year
3,581 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 127,128 miles
  • 2024 – 124,848 miles
  • 2023 – 120,686 miles
  • 2022 – 120,686 miles
  • 2021 – 119,656 miles
  • 2020 – 118,853 miles
  • 2019 – 116,733 miles
  • 2018 – 113,049 miles
  • 2017 – 110,196 miles
  • 2016 – 108,080 miles
  • 2015 – 104,922 miles
  • 2014 – 101,420 miles
  • 2013 – 98,088 miles
  • 2012 – 900,921 miles
  • 2011 – 84,702 miles
  • 2010 – 78,861 miles
  • 2009 – 76,106 miles
  • 2008 – 70,844 miles
  • 2007 – 67,978 miles
  • 2006 – 64,911 miles
  • 2005 – 54,567 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass127,128 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryChassis covered in grease and oil

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.

  • CHASSIS COVERED IN OIL

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

29 tests since 5 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass127,128 miles (+2,280)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    127,128 miles
    Test number
    514349332521
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryChassis covered in grease and oil

  2. Pass124,848 miles (+4,162)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    124,848 miles
    Test number
    868747409920
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCassis and suspension covered in grease and oil

  3. Pass120,686 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    120,686 miles
    Test number
    394414991620

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass120,686 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    120,686 miles
    Test number
    167885371716
    • AdvisoryCHASSIS COVERED IN OIL

  5. Fail120,686 miles (+1,030)1 dangerous6 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,686 miles
    Test number
    806604695080
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCHASSIS COVERED IN OIL

  6. Pass119,656 miles (+803)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    119,656 miles
    Test number
    352489540767
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  7. Pass118,853 miles (+2,120)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    118,853 miles
    Test number
    623627260280
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass116,733 miles (+220)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    116,733 miles
    Test number
    329637753801

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail116,513 miles (+3,464)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,513 miles
    Test number
    281826296024
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake cable knotted (1.1.15 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake cable knotted (1.1.15 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass113,049 miles (+2,853)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    113,049 miles
    Test number
    876740882958
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass110,196 miles (+66)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    110,196 miles
    Test number
    786948230630
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion CHASSIS (6.1.B.2)

  12. Fail110,130 miles (+2,050)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,130 miles
    Test number
    944236902683
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion ALL OVER (6.1.B.2)

  13. Pass108,080 miles (+61)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    108,080 miles
    Test number
    334307365903

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail108,019 miles (+3,097)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,019 miles
    Test number
    873489496970
    • DangerousNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryChassis and suspension arms all over surface corrosion

  15. Pass104,922 miles (+3,502)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    104,922 miles
    Test number
    258356595158
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteSurface corrosion to front suspension components

  16. Pass101,420 miles (+3,332)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    101,420 miles
    Test number
    909478194175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass98,088 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    98,088 miles
    Test number
    609557883014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail98,088 miles (-802,833)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,088 miles
    Test number
    858527383092
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

  19. Pass900,921 miles (+816,219)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    900,921 miles
    Test number
    175784022477

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass84,702 miles (+5,841)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    84,702 miles
    Test number
    435519331097
    • 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)

  21. Pass78,861 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    78,861 miles
    Test number
    154094830086
    • NoteADVISE..WIPER.ARMS.WORN.

  22. Fail78,861 miles (+2,755)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,861 miles
    Test number
    970862120003
    • FailureBrake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
    • NoteADVISE..WIPER.ARMS.WORN.

  23. Pass76,106 miles (+5,262)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    76,106 miles
    Test number
    734545119090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass70,844 miles (+2,866)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    70,844 miles
    Test number
    724426248074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass67,978 miles (+3,067)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    67,978 miles
    Test number
    640633197148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass64,911 miles (+98)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    64,911 miles
    Test number
    134709986276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail64,813 miles (+10,246)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,813 miles
    Test number
    393622086234
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Suspension arm cracked (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureRear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

  28. Pass54,567 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    54,567 miles
    Test number
    720230485225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail54,567 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,567 miles
    Test number
    151128275224
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Questions about L8 CCG

Does L8 CCG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L8 CCG is valid until 7 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on L8 CCG?
The MOT on L8 CCG is valid until 7 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L8 CCG done?
L8 CCG was recorded at 127,128 miles at its MOT on 8 Jan 2026, an average of 3,581 miles a year.
Has L8 CCG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L8 CCG has failed 8 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Jul 2022.
Has the mileage on L8 CCG ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 28 Mar 2013. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L8 CCG find?
L8 CCG passed its latest MOT on 8 Jan 2026 with 2 minor defects and 2 advisories: nearside front upper suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front upper suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; front oil leak, but not excessive, and 1 more.

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