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L257 PNN

1994 Tvr Chimaera

Blue Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

60,165 mi
Last recorded60,165 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2025
Typical for 1994 Tvr Chimaera57,550 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL257 PNN
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2025 60,165 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2024 59,623 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2023 59,506 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2022 58,870 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2021 56,854 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2019 54,955 miles

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

Nearside Front TYRE SLIGHT CRACKING BUT NOT DEEP ENOUGH TO REACH PLY OR CORDS

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

Nearside Rear TYRE SLIGHT CRACKING BUT NOT DEEP ENOUGH TO REACH PLY OR CORDS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front TYRE SLIGHT CRACKING BUT NOT DEEP ENOUGH TO REACH PLY OR CORDS

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

Offside Rear TYRE SLIGHT CRACKING BUT NOT DEEP ENOUGH TO REACH PLY OR CORDS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 10 Jan 2019 54,955 miles

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

Nearside Front TYRE SLIGHT CRACKING BUT NOT DEEP ENOUGH TO REACH PLY OR CORDS

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear TYRE SLIGHT CRACKING BUT NOT DEEP ENOUGH TO REACH PLY OR CORDS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front TYRE SLIGHT CRACKING BUT NOT DEEP ENOUGH TO REACH PLY OR CORDS

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear TYRE SLIGHT CRACKING BUT NOT DEEP ENOUGH TO REACH PLY OR CORDS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 16 May 2017 50,250 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 49,792 miles
Pass 9 May 2015 47,795 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 9 May 2015 47,795 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 May 2014 45,164 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 42,704 miles
Pass 19 May 2012 38,052 miles
Pass 21 May 2011 33,753 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2010 30,317 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2009 20,501 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 19,885 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2008 19,881 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside front tyre tread getting low on inner edge .

Pass 24 Feb 2007 18,706 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2006 17,602 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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L257 PNN is a 1994 Tvr Chimaera in Blue with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 L257 PNN, 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 L257 PNN registered?

L257 PNN is a 1994 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 1 January 1994.

Is L257 PNN safe to buy?

The MOT history for L257 PNN shows 21 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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