CarVerify

Free Car Check

L247 GMO

1993 Tvr Chimaera

Red Petrol 3952cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

58,838 mi
Last recorded58,838 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2020
Typical for 1993 Tvr Chimaera57,486 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Tvr
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationL247 GMO
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2020 58,838 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2019 58,791 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 58,524 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 58,115 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

handbrake only just met minimum mot requirements

Pass 12 Sep 2016 55,493 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

oil leak

Fail 15 Aug 2016 55,465 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 18 Aug 2015 54,772 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

nearside front brake flex slight twist

Pass 30 Jul 2014 54,303 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 53,784 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

front tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 9 Aug 2012 53,226 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

offside front tyre wearing inner edge

Fail 31 Jul 2012 53,212 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

offside front tyre wearing inner edge

Fail 15 Jun 2012 53,195 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 4 Jun 2011 51,683 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2010 49,385 miles
Pass 30 May 2009 47,863 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2008 47,237 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2007 46,868 miles
Pass 20 May 2006 46,141 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
Full Tvr Chimaera reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

L247 GMO is a 1993 Tvr Chimaera in Red with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 L247 GMO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of L247 GMO?

You can check the full history of L247 GMO by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was L247 GMO registered?

L247 GMO is a 1993 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 9 November 1993.

Is L247 GMO safe to buy?

The MOT history for L247 GMO shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does L247 GMO have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on L247 GMO. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.