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L15 TVR

1993 Tvr Chimaera

Red Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

47,118 mi
Last recorded47,118 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 1993 Tvr Chimaera57,486 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL15 TVR
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 47,118 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2025 46,645 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2024 46,121 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2021 46,057 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 45,948 miles

offside of front windscreen has small stone chip

Pass 29 Mar 2018 45,678 miles

offside of front windscreen has small stone chip

Fail 28 Mar 2018 45,678 miles

Offside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

offside of front windscreen has small stone chip

Pass 19 Apr 2017 45,542 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 45,239 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 44,940 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 44,690 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 43,788 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front wiper blades do not park automaticly.

Pass 25 Jul 2008 42,637 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 41,650 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2007 41,650 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

brake discs starting to corroded on inner faces

slight play at n/s of steering rack

slight stiffness in steering rack

Pass 17 Jul 2006 41,033 miles

nearside steering rack slight play

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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L15 TVR is a 1993 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 1993 Tvr Chimaera models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.0% with a typical mileage of 57,486 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 L15 TVR, 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 33 years old, this Tvr Chimaera is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L15 TVR registered?

L15 TVR is a 1993 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 6 August 1993.

Is L15 TVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for L15 TVR shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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