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L124 XHR

1994 Tvr Chimaera

Red Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

52,848 mi
Last recorded52,848 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 1994 Tvr Chimaera57,550 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL124 XHR
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 52,848 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2025 52,483 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2024 51,149 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Feb 2024 51,112 miles

Emissions unable to be completed started to over heat (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2023 49,074 miles

Central Front slight steering fluid leek

Central Rear slight diff leek

Pass 9 Feb 2022 47,361 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2021 44,946 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 44,564 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 19 Apr 2017 44,293 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Oil leak various

Pass 22 Apr 2016 42,883 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

oil leak

Pass 15 May 2015 39,556 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

slight engine oil leak from sump pan gasket

Pass 27 Jul 2010 39,427 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

egine has small oil leak

gear box has small oil leak

rear axle diff has small oil leak

Pass 12 May 2009 38,723 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

rear top suspention arms and chassis some corrosion ,recomend a coating to be applied.

Pass 22 May 2008 38,400 miles
Fail 16 May 2008 38,349 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

o/s/f headlamp bezel is loose

Pass 20 Sep 2006 36,458 miles

Oil leak

o/s front lower suspension arm ball joint rubber dust cover split

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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L124 XHR is a 1994 Tvr Chimaera in Red with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 L124 XHR, 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 L124 XHR registered?

L124 XHR is a 1994 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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