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TVR Chimaera

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 4,988 cc

LS 8943MOT history

LS 8943 is a green petrol TVR Chimaera first used on 12 Jan 1999. Its MOT is valid until 5 Aug 2027 and it has passed 21 of 27 MOT tests, with 54,292 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 5 Aug 2027
Mileage
54,292 mi
At MOT on 6 Aug 2026
MOT tests
27
21 passed · 6 failed
Per year
800 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS 8943
Registration format
Dateless
Make
TVR
Model
Chimaera
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,988 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
12 Jan 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS 8943 was last recorded at 54,292 miles on 6 Aug 2026, 191 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
54,101 miles · 13 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
191 miles
Average per year
800 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 54,292 miles
  • 2025 – 54,101 miles
  • 2024 – 53,574 miles
  • 2023 – 52,925 miles
  • 2022 – 52,249 miles
  • 2021 – 49,629 miles
  • 2020 – 47,013 miles
  • 2019 – 46,714 miles
  • 2018 – 44,320 miles
  • 2017 – 44,140 miles
  • 2016 – 44,038 miles
  • 2015 – 43,781 miles
  • 2014 – 43,463 miles
  • 2013 – 42,683 miles
  • 2012 – 41,917 miles
  • 2011 – 41,367 miles
  • 2010 – 41,109 miles
  • 2009 – 40,414 miles
  • 2008 – 39,874 miles
  • 2007 – 38,890 miles
  • 2005 – 37,781 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass54,292 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

27 tests since 19 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass54,292 miles (+191)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    54,292 miles
    Test number
    101436969885
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass54,101 miles (+527)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    54,101 miles
    Test number
    891279844703

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass53,574 miles (+649)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    53,574 miles
    Test number
    713604741036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass52,925 miles (+676)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    52,925 miles
    Test number
    396799297739

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass52,249 miles (+2,620)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2023
    Odometer
    52,249 miles
    Test number
    869969752320

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass49,629 miles (+2,616)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2022
    Odometer
    49,629 miles
    Test number
    482025701766

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass47,013 miles (+299)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2021
    Odometer
    47,013 miles
    Test number
    313281923154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass46,714 miles (+2,394)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    46,714 miles
    Test number
    406154286642

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass44,320 miles (+180)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    44,320 miles
    Test number
    344663165091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass44,140 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    44,140 miles
    Test number
    492996130294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail44,140 miles (+102)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,140 miles
    Test number
    444079615697
    • 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)

  12. Pass44,038 miles (+257)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    44,038 miles
    Test number
    429683795670
    • AdvisorySteering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

  13. Pass43,781 miles (+318)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    43,781 miles
    Test number
    245650005472
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass43,463 miles (+8)1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    43,463 miles
    Test number
    138303314190
    • NoteChassis coating flaking off,allowing corrosion to set in.

  15. Fail43,455 miles (+772)5 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,455 miles
    Test number
    799859694040
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureSpeedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)
    • NoteChassis coating flaking off,allowing corrosion to set in.

  16. Pass42,683 miles (+3)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    42,683 miles
    Test number
    785781203119
    • NoteFront tyres wearing on inner edges.
    • NoteOSR driveshaft gaiter split.
    • NoteSome front brake grab.

  17. Fail42,680 miles (+763)1 failure3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,680 miles
    Test number
    367568693054
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • NoteFront tyres wearing on inner edges.
    • NoteOSR driveshaft gaiter split.
    • NoteSome front brake grab.

  18. Pass41,917 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    41,917 miles
    Test number
    815554502199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail41,914 miles (+547)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,914 miles
    Test number
    216244002487
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  20. Pass41,367 miles (+258)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    41,367 miles
    Test number
    226160591088
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  21. Pass41,109 miles (+695)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    41,109 miles
    Test number
    770794660042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass40,414 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    40,414 miles
    Test number
    240072169032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail40,411 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,411 miles
    Test number
    641441269023
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

  24. Fail40,410 miles (+536)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,410 miles
    Test number
    193261069094
    • FailureExhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  25. Pass39,874 miles (+984)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    39,874 miles
    Test number
    972608218027
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • NoteCorrosion all brake hose ferrules
    • NoteCorrosion rear discs

  26. Pass38,890 miles (+1,109)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    38,890 miles
    Test number
    392103707006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass37,781 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    37,781 miles
    Test number
    154793055348
    • NoteCorrosion all brake hose ferruals
    • NoteCorrosion rear discs

Questions about LS 8943

What vehicle is registration LS 8943 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show LS 8943 on a green petrol TVR Chimaera first used on 12 Jan 1999. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does LS 8943 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS 8943 is valid until 5 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS 8943?
The MOT on LS 8943 is valid until 5 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS 8943 done?
LS 8943 was recorded at 54,292 miles at its MOT on 6 Aug 2026, an average of 800 miles a year.
Has LS 8943 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS 8943 has failed 6 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Apr 2017.
Has the mileage on LS 8943 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 LS 8943 find?
LS 8943 passed its latest MOT on 6 Aug 2026 with 2 advisories: rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; rear brake pad(s) wearing thin.

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