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L243 JVP

1994 Tvr Chimaera

Red Petrol 4280cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

66,385 mi
Last recorded66,385 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2025
Typical for 1994 Tvr Chimaera57,550 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL243 JVP
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,280cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2025 66,385 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2024 65,926 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2024 65,926 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Jun 2023 65,584 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2022 65,301 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2021 64,929 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2020 64,634 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2019 64,358 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

chassis corroded

Fail 12 Feb 2019 64,267 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

underside of vehicle covered in underseal

Pass 16 Feb 2018 63,886 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Vehicle structure has corrosion

rear suspension arms corroded

Pass 30 Jan 2017 63,840 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 63,766 miles

p taylor i only inspected failed items

Fail 8 Feb 2016 63,765 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 30 Jan 2015 63,649 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 63,310 miles

oil/switch leaking

Pass 13 Feb 2013 62,320 miles

oil leak on differential

play in steering rack (o/s inner joint)

slight play in top of steering column

Fail 12 Feb 2013 62,320 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

oil leak on differential

play in steering rack (o/s inner joint)

slight play in top of steering column

Fail 14 Jan 2013 20,009 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

oil leak from diff

oil leak from engine

slight play in steering colume

space frame starting to rust

Pass 11 Jan 2012 60,930 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 58,752 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 22 Apr 2009 55,520 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 51,557 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 44,368 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 40,541 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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L243 JVP is a 1994 Tvr Chimaera in Red with a 4,280cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 L243 JVP, 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

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What year was L243 JVP registered?

L243 JVP is a 1994 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 11 April 1994.

Is L243 JVP safe to buy?

The MOT history for L243 JVP shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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