MOT Status
ValidMileage
145,942 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Emissions unable to be completed Cooling fans not cutting in (8.2.1.2 (d))
Offside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Hydraulic leak, but not excessive power steering fluid (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()
Hydraulic leak, but not excessive power steering fluid (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)
Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Windscreen wiper blade missing both sides (8.2.2)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (8.2.2)
Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Wear in steering rack, offside.
Battery insecure
Corrosion advancing on underside and suspension wishbones etc
Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)
Battery insecure
Corrosion advancing on underside chassis and suspension wishbones etc
Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Hazard warning switch insecure (1.4.B.1d)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Tvr Chimaera?
Based on 74,906 MOT tests across 4,721 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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L183 XHU is a 1994 Tvr Chimaera in Blue with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.
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 L183 XHU, 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 L183 XHU registered?
L183 XHU is a 1994 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 31 December 1994.
Is L183 XHU safe to buy?
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