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L238 KDA

1994 Tvr Chimaera

Silver Petrol 4280cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

58,266 mi
Last recorded58,266 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 1994 Tvr Chimaera57,550 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL238 KDA
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,280cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 5 Sep 2025 58,266 miles

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

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

both sides out riggers corroded

chassis assembley corroded

Pass 4 Sep 2024 57,656 miles

All 4 tyres old. Fronts 13 years old and rears are 9 years old.

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Both rubber mountings deteriorating. (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential shaft seal leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2023 57,074 miles

both front tyres are 12 years old

steering slightly rough

Pass 2 Sep 2022 56,471 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

both front tyres are 11 years old

Pass 31 Aug 2021 56,026 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 55,610 miles

Front chassis crossmember corroding

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside front of main chassis corroding

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower mount bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside front of main chassis corroding

Pass 27 Aug 2019 55,098 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 54,285 miles

chassis corroding

slight crack in nearside rear anti roll bar link arm mounting

Pass 31 Aug 2017 53,504 miles

chassis rusty/corroding in places

rear suspension arms very rusty

Pass 30 Aug 2016 52,789 miles

all rear suspension arms getting very rusty

Pass 1 Sep 2015 52,026 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2014 51,040 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 50,289 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 49,516 miles

Oil leak

Pass 4 Aug 2011 48,333 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 47,411 miles

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

front tyres getting low

Pass 18 Aug 2009 46,474 miles

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)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2008 45,959 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 45,187 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 44,198 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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L238 KDA is a 1994 Tvr Chimaera in Silver with a 4,280cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 L238 KDA, 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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L238 KDA is a 1994 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 22 March 1994.

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