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L121 GRJ

1994 Tvr Chimaera

Blue Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2022
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

74,117 mi
Last recorded74,117 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2021
Typical for 1994 Tvr Chimaera57,550 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL121 GRJ
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2021 74,117 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

side lamp switch sticky

Pass 31 Jul 2015 73,724 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake efficiency 16%

Fail 24 Jul 2015 73,716 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 2 Aug 2013 73,489 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2011 72,749 miles

Oil leak

Fail 3 Jun 2011 72,717 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Pass 28 May 2010 71,388 miles

Oil leak

rear diff oil leak

Fail 27 May 2010 71,388 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Oil leak

rear diff oil leak

Pass 4 Jun 2009 70,502 miles

Oil leak

slight play/wear in steering rack

Fail 27 Apr 2009 70,501 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

diff oil leak

tested in damp conditions

underbody corrosion

Pass 28 Apr 2008 70,312 miles

both headlamp aims on lower limits

large oil leaks from sump area

play in steering rack

rear tyre treads perishing

underbody corrosion

Pass 2 May 2007 70,055 miles
Fail 2 May 2007 70,055 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

all brake ferrules corroded

all suspension and chassis components corroded

both steering rack gaiters deteriorated and in poor condition

engine and diff oil leaks

nearside wiper blade poor

rear brake binding slightly

Pass 11 May 2006 69,776 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

oil leak

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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L121 GRJ is a 1994 Tvr Chimaera in Blue with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 L121 GRJ, 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.

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What year was L121 GRJ registered?

L121 GRJ is a 1994 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 30 March 1994.

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