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L13 SOO

1994 Tvr Chimaera

Blue Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

68,129 mi
Last recorded68,129 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 1994 Tvr Chimaera57,550 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL13 SOO
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 68,129 miles

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2025 66,896 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2024 65,589 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2024 65,589 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 May 2023 64,631 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil filter housing area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 63,183 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 28 Aug 2020 62,422 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 61,677 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2018 60,951 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 59,370 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

all tyres - old!!!

Fail 9 Oct 2017 59,370 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

all tyres - old!!!

Pass 10 Oct 2016 58,137 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 56,419 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Dec 2015 56,419 miles

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2014 56,081 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

some corrosion to chasis

Pass 17 Sep 2013 56,070 miles

some corrosion to chasis

Fail 13 Sep 2013 56,070 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 11 May 2012 56,027 miles

slight wear to steering u/j

some corrosion to chasis and suspension arms

Fail 25 Apr 2012 56,009 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

slight wear to steering u/js

some corrosion to chasis and suspension arms

Pass 1 Apr 2011 55,916 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

chasis thin in places

Pass 12 Nov 2009 55,880 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2009 55,880 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 1 Nov 2008 55,877 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 55,877 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2007 55,877 miles

Front registration plate displaying an unacceptable symbol or flag on a dual purpose plate (6.3.5)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Rear registration plate displaying an unacceptable symbol or flag on a dual purpose plate (6.3.5)

Pass 4 Oct 2006 55,875 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2006 55,875 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Sep 2005 54,692 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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L13 SOO is a 1994 Tvr Chimaera in Blue with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 L13 SOO, 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 L13 SOO registered?

L13 SOO is a 1994 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 28 April 1994.

Is L13 SOO safe to buy?

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