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L247 VLE

1993 Tvr Chimaera

Green Petrol 4280cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

93,112 mi
Last recorded93,112 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2016
Typical for 1993 Tvr Chimaera57,486 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL247 VLE
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,280cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2016 93,112 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2014 92,711 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2013 92,383 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2012 91,543 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2012 91,531 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2011 86,121 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)

Pass 21 Jun 2010 79,687 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2009 74,318 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 73,974 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

diff slightly damp

handbrake cable outer skin rusty

rocker cover gaskets damp

Fail 20 Jun 2008 73,970 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

diff slightly damp

handbrake cable outer skin rusty

rocker cover gaskets damp

Pass 15 Jun 2007 73,835 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 73,799 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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L247 VLE is a 1993 Tvr Chimaera in Green with a 4,280cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 VLE, 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 L247 VLE registered?

L247 VLE is a 1993 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 2 December 1993.

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