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L14 OUD

1998 Tvr Chimaera

Blue Petrol 4546cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

38,473 mi
Last recorded38,473 miles
Recorded on21 May 2024
Typical for 1998 Tvr Chimaera46,225 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL14 OUD
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,546cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 May 2024 38,473 miles
Pass 24 May 2023 38,013 miles
Pass 25 May 2022 37,624 miles
Fail 24 May 2022 37,624 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 6 May 2021 36,936 miles
Fail 4 May 2021 36,936 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 36,584 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 36,178 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 35,827 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 35,393 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 34,698 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Apr 2014 33,266 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Apr 2014 33,266 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 32,027 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 30,772 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 28,976 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2010 28,497 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 28,496 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2008 28,194 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2007 27,813 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2007 27,812 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Apr 2006 26,926 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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L14 OUD is a 1998 Tvr Chimaera in Blue with a 4,546cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1998 Tvr Chimaera models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.8% with a typical mileage of 46,225 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 L14 OUD, 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 28 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 L14 OUD registered?

L14 OUD is a 1998 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 27 April 1998.

Is L14 OUD safe to buy?

The MOT history for L14 OUD shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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