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L19 MSD

1997 Tvr Chimaera

Red Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

62,155 mi
Last recorded62,155 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 1997 Tvr Chimaera48,002 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL19 MSD
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 62,155 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed drivers (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 1 Aug 2025 62,123 miles

Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 7 May 2024 62,104 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2023 61,864 miles
Pass 6 May 2022 61,704 miles

Coolant leak

Fail 6 May 2022 61,704 miles

Coolant leak

Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected battery positive terminal connector (4.11 (a) (ii))

Rear Fuel hose leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Apr 2021 61,408 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 May 2019 61,308 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 61,265 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 60,828 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 60,434 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 60,017 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2013 60,008 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 11 Jul 2011 56,901 miles

coolant stains on steering rack

oil/gearbox oil/diff oil leaks

red light on dash

slight play in steering rack

under vehicle starting to corrode

Fail 7 Jul 2011 56,891 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

coolant stains on steering rack

oil/gearbox oil/diff oil leaks

red light on dash

slight play in steering rack

under vehicle starting to corrode

Pass 22 Jun 2010 52,493 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

chassis becoming rusty

Fail 9 Jun 2010 52,370 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

all four brake hoses ferrules slightly corroded

chassis becoming rusty

Pass 24 Jun 2009 49,566 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 45,886 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Fail 18 Jun 2008 45,886 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 14 Jun 2007 38,674 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2007 38,564 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 May 2006 30,893 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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L19 MSD is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera in Red with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

Across all 1997 Tvr Chimaera models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.8% with a typical mileage of 48,002 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 L19 MSD, 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 29 years old, this Tvr Chimaera is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L19 MSD registered?

L19 MSD is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 27 March 1997.

Is L19 MSD safe to buy?

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