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L20 TVR

1994 Tvr Chimaera

Red Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2027
Tests21 (21 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

75,076 mi
Last recorded75,076 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 1994 Tvr Chimaera57,550 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL20 TVR
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

21 pass
Pass 25 Jun 2026 75,076 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2025 75,048 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2024 74,940 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2023 74,621 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2022 74,451 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2021 74,409 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 74,232 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 73,901 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 73,738 miles

sill covers fitted

Pass 6 Apr 2016 73,400 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 73,174 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2014 72,753 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 72,571 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 72,536 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 72,138 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2010 71,631 miles

Chassis and under side of vehicle oily.

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

Smaller numberplates stored in boot.

Vehicle had to be very hot to pass emissions.

nearside front tyre feathered on inner edge

Pass 6 Aug 2009 71,197 miles

OSF HEADLIGHT SET ON LOWER LIMIT. FRONT NO. PLATE STUCK OVER SMALL NO. PLATE

Pass 13 Aug 2008 68,272 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 60,485 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 47,861 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2005 46,770 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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L20 TVR is a 1994 Tvr Chimaera in Red with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 L20 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 32 years old, this Tvr Chimaera is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of L20 TVR?

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What year was L20 TVR registered?

L20 TVR is a 1994 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 2 February 1994.

Is L20 TVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for L20 TVR shows 21 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does L20 TVR have outstanding finance?

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