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HIL 5380

1994 Tvr Chimaera

Green Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

47,373 mi
Last recorded47,373 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2025
Typical for 1994 Tvr Chimaera57,550 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHIL 5380
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2025 47,373 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2024 45,533 miles

Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2023 44,935 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2022 44,803 miles
Pass 12 May 2021 44,663 miles
Fail 11 May 2021 44,663 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged brake pipe going into flexi excessively twisted (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Apr 2020 44,270 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 41,456 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 41,456 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Apr 2007 41,432 miles

How Reliable is the Tvr Chimaera?

Based on 74,906 MOT tests across 4,721 vehicles.

81.6%
Pass Rate
855
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
4,721
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,285
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 1,258
Steering rack gaiter split 1,113
Headlamp aim too high 1,041
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 977
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HIL 5380 is a 1994 Tvr Chimaera in Green with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 1994 Tvr Chimaera models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.2% with a typical mileage of 57,550 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Tvr Chimaera fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 1,285 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HIL 5380, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Tvr Chimaera typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 32 years old, this Tvr Chimaera is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HIL 5380 registered?

HIL 5380 is a 1994 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 16 December 1994.

Is HIL 5380 safe to buy?

The MOT history for HIL 5380 shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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