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L158 HYM

1994 Tvr Chimaera

Green Petrol 3950cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2012
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

16,163 mi
Last recorded16,163 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2011
Typical for 1994 Tvr Chimaera57,550 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL158 HYM
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,950cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2011 16,163 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 25 Mar 2011 16,162 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

both front tyres perished bady

Pass 19 Oct 2009 14,942 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2008 14,605 miles
Fail 24 May 2008 14,605 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 30 Jun 2006 14,065 miles

handbrake operation stiff.

rear tyres low.

Fail 15 May 2006 14,052 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

both rear tyres getting low on tread .

handbrake operation stiff & requires both hands to get efficiencys.

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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L158 HYM is a 1994 Tvr Chimaera in Green with a 3,950cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 L158 HYM, 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 L158 HYM registered?

L158 HYM is a 1994 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 29 June 1994.

Is L158 HYM safe to buy?

The MOT history for L158 HYM shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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