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TVR Chimaera

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 3,952 cc

T234 LACMOT history

T234 LAC is a red petrol TVR Chimaera first used on 1 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 1 Oct 2027 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 106,271 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 1 Oct 2027
Mileage
106,271 mi
At MOT on 8 Sept 2026
MOT tests
25
20 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,495 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T234 LAC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
TVR
Model
Chimaera
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,952 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T234 LAC was last recorded at 106,271 miles on 8 Sept 2026, 1,638 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
104,633 miles · 2 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
1,638 miles
Average per year
2,495 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 106,271 miles
  • 2025 – 104,633 miles
  • 2024 – 101,459 miles
  • 2023 – 100,105 miles
  • 2022 – 97,278 miles
  • 2021 – 96,373 miles
  • 2020 – 95,224 miles
  • 2019 – 93,829 miles
  • 2018 – 92,871 miles
  • 2017 – 92,246 miles
  • 2016 – 91,095 miles
  • 2015 – 89,503 miles
  • 2013 – 88,520 miles
  • 2012 – 87,069 miles
  • 2011 – 86,017 miles
  • 2010 – 84,063 miles
  • 2008 – 77,951 miles
  • 2007 – 68,303 miles
  • 2006 – 56,200 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass106,271 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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

25 tests since 14 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass106,271 miles (+1,638)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    106,271 miles
    Test number
    600630727083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass104,633 miles (+3,174)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    104,633 miles
    Test number
    231393668764

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass101,459 miles (+1,354)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    101,459 miles
    Test number
    274587275012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass100,105 miles (+1,069)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    100,105 miles
    Test number
    461108545901

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass99,036 miles (+7)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    99,036 miles
    Test number
    483792810899
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail99,029 miles (+1,751)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,029 miles
    Test number
    979810821261
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass97,278 miles (+5)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    97,278 miles
    Test number
    658909516474
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Fail97,273 miles (+900)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,273 miles
    Test number
    272846087365
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  9. Pass96,373 miles (+1,149)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    96,373 miles
    Test number
    143295288587
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer wheel rim is damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear seat base mounting has been repaired
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryEngine has a oil leak

  10. Pass95,224 miles (+1,395)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    95,224 miles
    Test number
    549334279914
    • AdvisoryOffside Front rear seat mounting has been repaired

  11. Pass93,829 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    93,829 miles
    Test number
    512751411182
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  12. Fail93,828 miles (+957)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,828 miles
    Test number
    667049706780
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  13. Pass92,871 miles (+625)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    92,871 miles
    Test number
    392059890386

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass92,246 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    92,246 miles
    Test number
    782973892920

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail92,241 miles (+1,146)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,241 miles
    Test number
    774198852249
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  16. Pass91,095 miles (+1,592)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    91,095 miles
    Test number
    157088277913

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass89,503 miles (+983)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    89,503 miles
    Test number
    665787315017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass88,520 miles (+1,451)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    88,520 miles
    Test number
    905701743390
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  19. Pass87,069 miles (+1,052)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    87,069 miles
    Test number
    735593652353

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass86,017 miles (+1,954)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    86,017 miles
    Test number
    205263821382

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass84,063 miles (+6,112)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    84,063 miles
    Test number
    922849740368
    • AdvisoryCentre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryCentre Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  22. Pass77,951 miles (+9,648)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    77,951 miles
    Test number
    334218518429

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass68,303 miles (+12,103)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    68,303 miles
    Test number
    631128427224
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  24. Pass56,200 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    56,200 miles
    Test number
    562958026207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail56,200 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,200 miles
    Test number
    342766326221
    • FailureUpper Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Questions about T234 LAC

Does T234 LAC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T234 LAC is valid until 1 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on T234 LAC?
The MOT on T234 LAC is valid until 1 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T234 LAC done?
T234 LAC was recorded at 106,271 miles at its MOT on 8 Sept 2026, an average of 2,495 miles a year.
Has T234 LAC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T234 LAC has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on T234 LAC 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 T234 LAC find?
T234 LAC passed its latest MOT on 8 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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