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L183 XHU

1994 Tvr Chimaera

Blue Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

145,942 mi
Last recorded145,942 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 1994 Tvr Chimaera57,550 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL183 XHU
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 145,942 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2025 145,887 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2024 145,853 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2023 145,796 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive power steering fluid (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Pass 29 Apr 2022 145,449 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive power steering fluid (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Pass 5 Jun 2020 144,623 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2019 144,146 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 28,826 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 28,782 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2016 28,782 miles

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)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 28,731 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2014 28,731 miles

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)

Pass 10 May 2013 28,683 miles
Fail 8 May 2013 28,683 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Wear in steering rack, offside.

Pass 1 Oct 2012 28,683 miles

Battery insecure

Corrosion advancing on underside and suspension wishbones etc

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 12 Sep 2012 28,683 miles

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)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 28,667 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 28,667 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 12 Apr 2010 28,630 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2010 28,630 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 May 2009 28,587 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 28,471 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2008 28,471 miles

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)

Pass 21 Apr 2007 28,215 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2007 28,215 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 11 May 2006 28,069 miles
Fail 9 May 2006 28,069 miles

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.

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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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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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