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L21 MNW

1993 Tvr Chimaera

Purple Petrol 3948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

43,459 mi
Last recorded43,459 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2018
Typical for 1993 Tvr Chimaera57,486 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL21 MNW
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1993
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,948cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2018 43,459 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 43,457 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 43,212 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2015 43,065 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 43,065 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 43,060 miles

nearside front has silicine repair to ball joint boot

offside front brake pads low

Fail 4 Apr 2014 43,042 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

all suspension arms slightly corroded

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 4 Apr 2014 43,042 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

all suspension arms slightly corroded

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 14 Aug 2012 42,930 miles

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Fail 10 Aug 2012 42,920 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 4 Aug 2011 39,861 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 39,837 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

chasis and suspension arms rusting

Pass 24 Jan 2007 39,663 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2006 39,350 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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L21 MNW is a 1993 Tvr Chimaera in Purple with a 3,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 1993 Tvr Chimaera models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.0% with a typical mileage of 57,486 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 L21 MNW, 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 33 years old, this Tvr Chimaera is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L21 MNW registered?

L21 MNW is a 1993 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is L21 MNW safe to buy?

The MOT history for L21 MNW shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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