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L175 GKK

1994 Tvr Chimaera

Yellow Petrol 3948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2024
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

2,284 mi
Last recorded2,284 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2023
Typical for 1994 Tvr Chimaera57,550 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL175 GKK
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1994
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,948cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2023 2,284 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged stem cracked (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged stem cracked (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged stem cracked (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged stem cracked (5.2.3 (j))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view slight damage to lower nearside area (3.2 (a) (i))

all 4 tyres are 10 years old

Pass 19 Dec 2022 1,975 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged valve stem cracked (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged valve stem cracked (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged valve stem cracked (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged valve stem cracked (5.2.3 (j))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view slight damage to nearside lower corner (3.2 (a) (i))

all 4 tyres are 9 years old

Pass 14 Dec 2021 1,535 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged stem cracking (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged stem cracking (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged stem cracking (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged stem cracking (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 10 Dec 2020 930 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged stem cracking (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged stem cracking (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged stem cracking (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged stem cracking (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 8 Dec 2020 916 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged stem cracking (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged stem cracking (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged stem cracking (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged stem cracking (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 17 Dec 2019 88 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2019 73 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

lower steering column fouling on coolant pipe

Pass 17 Nov 2017 36 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 57,933 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 57,488 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2007 56,884 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 56,714 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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L175 GKK is a 1994 Tvr Chimaera in Yellow with a 3,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 L175 GKK, 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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L175 GKK is a 1994 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 9 May 1994.

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