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TVR Chimaera

Green · Petrol · 1993 · 4,280 cc

L99 NABMOT history

L99 NAB is a green petrol TVR Chimaera first used on 8 Dec 1993. Its MOT expired on 5 Feb 2024 and it has passed 11 of 19 MOT tests, with 72,703 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Feb 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 5 Feb 2024
Mileage
72,703 mi
At MOT on 17 Feb 2024
MOT tests
19
11 passed · 8 failed
Per year
1,651 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L99 NAB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
TVR
Model
Chimaera
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,280 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
8 Dec 1993
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Feb 2024
Latest MOT test
17 Feb 2024 (Fail)

Mileage history

L99 NAB was last recorded at 72,703 miles on 17 Feb 2024, 722 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Feb 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 11 Apr 2011: 64,105 miles, lower than 64,860 miles on 18 Nov 2010.

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
71,981 miles · 6 Feb 2023
Between the last two tests
722 miles
Average per year
1,651 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 72,703 miles
  • 2023 – 71,981 miles
  • 2021 – 71,166 miles
  • 2014 – 71,053 miles
  • 2013 – 65,603 miles
  • 2012 – 64,641 miles
  • 2011 – 64,105 miles
  • 2010 – 64,860 miles
  • 2009 – 58,848 miles
  • 2008 – 53,957 miles
  • 2007 – 47,922 miles
  • 2006 – 43,419 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail72,703 miles
  • 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))
  • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front slight play in inner track rod
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

What MOT failures 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.

  • Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009

  • Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009

  • Nearside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

19 tests since 22 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail72,703 miles (+722)2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,703 miles
    Test number
    450293976098
    • 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))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front slight play in inner track rod
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass71,981 miles (+92)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    71,981 miles
    Test number
    614828532915
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  3. Fail71,889 miles (+723)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,889 miles
    Test number
    727127032573
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorRear Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass71,166 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    71,166 miles
    Test number
    509743464510

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail71,166 miles (+113)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,166 miles
    Test number
    903507339153
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  6. Pass71,053 miles2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    71,053 miles
    Test number
    899390814391
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteBoth rear brake discs surfaces rusty
    • NoteChassis rusty in places

  7. Fail71,053 miles (+5,450)4 failures2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,053 miles
    Test number
    229229204323
    • 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)
    • FailureOffside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteBoth rear brake discs surfaces rusty
    • NoteChassis rusty in places
    • NoteWiring to alternator very poor

  8. Pass65,603 miles (+30)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    65,603 miles
    Test number
    388644383436
    • AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteDrivers sun visor missing
    • NoteSlight bind on nearside front brake

  9. Fail65,573 miles (+932)11 failures4 advisories6 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,573 miles
    Test number
    845194333224
    • 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 Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteBoot stay damper faulty
    • NoteDrivers sun visor missing
    • NoteFuel filter corroded
    • NoteNearside front brake slightly binding
    • NoteOffside electric window not working

  10. Pass64,641 miles (+536)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    64,641 miles
    Test number
    935565462252
    • 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)

  11. Pass64,105 miles (-755)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    64,105 miles
    Test number
    287391901163
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

  12. Fail64,860 miles (+6,012)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,860 miles
    Test number
    374752820321
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass58,848 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    58,848 miles
    Test number
    703840019303

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail58,848 miles (+430)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,848 miles
    Test number
    353559109389
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Pass58,418 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    58,418 miles
    Test number
    634361569133
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Fail58,418 miles (+4,461)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,418 miles
    Test number
    831150269193
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  17. Pass53,957 miles (+6,035)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    53,957 miles
    Test number
    151478268194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass47,922 miles (+4,503)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    47,922 miles
    Test number
    811918057129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass43,419 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    43,419 miles
    Test number
    292002746196
    • NoteOil leak

Questions about L99 NAB

Does L99 NAB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L99 NAB expired on 5 Feb 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L99 NAB?
The MOT on L99 NAB expired on 5 Feb 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L99 NAB done?
L99 NAB was recorded at 72,703 miles at its MOT on 17 Feb 2024, an average of 1,651 miles a year.
Has L99 NAB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L99 NAB has failed 8 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on L99 NAB ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 11 Apr 2011. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L99 NAB find?
L99 NAB failed its latest MOT on 17 Feb 2024 with 2 major defects, 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: nearside front steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; offside front steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated, and 3 more.

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