TVR Chimaera
Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 3,952 cc
T235 LLKMOT history
T235 LLK is a blue petrol TVR Chimaera first used on 24 Jun 1999. Its MOT expired on 19 May 2026 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 70,481 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 May 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 19 May 2026
- Mileage
- 70,481 mi
- At MOT on 20 May 2025
- MOT tests
- 18
- 13 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 2,062 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T235 LLK
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- TVR
- Model
- Chimaera
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 3,952 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 24 Jun 1999
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 19 May 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 20 May 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
T235 LLK was last recorded at 70,481 miles on 20 May 2025, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 May 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 70,480 miles · 9 May 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 1 miles
- Average per year
- 2,062 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 70,481 miles
- 2024 – 70,353 miles
- 2022 – 70,320 miles
- 2020 – 70,319 miles
- 2018 – 69,438 miles
- 2016 – 69,098 miles
- 2014 – 67,267 miles
- 2012 – 63,480 miles
- 2011 – 61,762 miles
- 2010 – 58,639 miles
- 2009 – 52,584 miles
- 2008 – 41,412 miles
- 2007 – 31,942 miles
- 2006 – 31,673 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass70,481 miles
- MinorNearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- MinorOffside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess park brake cable deteriorated (1.1.15 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess park brake cable deteriorated (1.1.15 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
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.
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2025
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
18 tests since 26 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass70,481 miles (+1)2 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 May 2026
- Odometer
- 70,481 miles
- Test number
- 496448038835
- MinorNearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess park brake cable deteriorated (1.1.15 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess park brake cable deteriorated (1.1.15 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Fail70,480 miles (+127)1 major2 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 70,480 miles
- Test number
- 659792842752
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess park brake cable deteriorated (1.1.15 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess park brake cable deteriorated (1.1.15 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass70,353 miles (+33)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 70,353 miles
- Test number
- 768987108053
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass70,320 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 70,320 miles
- Test number
- 940026925296
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Fail70,320 miles (+1)2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 70,320 miles
- Test number
- 705304360866
- MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Pass70,319 miles (+881)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 70,319 miles
- Test number
- 266574420080
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass69,438 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 May 2019
- Odometer
- 69,438 miles
- Test number
- 427713132150
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail69,438 miles (+340)2 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 69,438 miles
- Test number
- 261443446514
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass69,098 miles (+1,831)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 69,098 miles
- Test number
- 675799723830
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass67,267 miles (+3,787)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 67,267 miles
- Test number
- 575785374128
- AdvisoryRear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- NoteOil leak
Pass63,480 miles7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 63,480 miles
- Test number
- 485590822362
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Fail63,480 miles (+1,718)1 failure7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 63,480 miles
- Test number
- 429060322369
- FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass61,762 miles (+3,123)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Nov 2012
- Odometer
- 61,762 miles
- Test number
- 685601811376
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass58,639 miles (+6,055)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 58,639 miles
- Test number
- 461067000222
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass52,584 miles (+11,172)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 52,584 miles
- Test number
- 111213069435
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass41,412 miles (+9,470)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jan 2009
- Odometer
- 41,412 miles
- Test number
- 284864008011
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass31,942 miles (+269)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jan 2008
- Odometer
- 31,942 miles
- Test number
- 320325607037
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail31,673 miles2 failures3 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 31,673 miles
- Test number
- 663977606251
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureRear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- NoteFuel pipes corroded
- NoteOil leak
Questions about T235 LLK
- Does T235 LLK currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on T235 LLK expired on 19 May 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on T235 LLK?
- The MOT on T235 LLK expired on 19 May 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has T235 LLK done?
- T235 LLK was recorded at 70,481 miles at its MOT on 20 May 2025, an average of 2,062 miles a year.
- Has T235 LLK ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T235 LLK has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 9 May 2025.
- Has the mileage on T235 LLK 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 T235 LLK find?
- T235 LLK passed its latest MOT on 20 May 2025 with 2 minor defects and 5 advisories: nearside headlamp reflector slightly defective; offside headlamp reflector slightly defective; nearside rear brake cable damaged but not to excess park brake cable deteriorated, and 4 more.
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