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L22 HOW

1994 Tvr Chimaera

Green Petrol 4280cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

Typical for 1994 Tvr Chimaera57,550 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL22 HOW
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,280cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025
Pass 9 Jul 2024 5 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 4 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 48,740 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 46,797 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2006

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

No plate light emitting poor light, †o/s/f track rod end dust cover perrished, †n/s/f track rod end dust cov er perrished †Slight play o/ssteering ack side arm.

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Fail 23 Nov 2006

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

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

No plate light in poor working order

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

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

Offside front track rod end boot split

nearside front track rod end boot split

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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L22 HOW is a 1994 Tvr Chimaera in Green with a 4,280cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 L22 HOW, 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 L22 HOW registered?

L22 HOW is a 1994 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 7 January 1994.

Is L22 HOW safe to buy?

The MOT history for L22 HOW shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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