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L271 PEO

1994 Tvr Chimaera

Silver Petrol 4280cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

61,831 mi
Last recorded61,831 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2024
Typical for 1994 Tvr Chimaera57,550 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL271 PEO
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,280cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2024 61,831 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2023

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

Pass 15 Sep 2022 61,331 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2018 61,331 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

REAR DIFF oil leaking

Pass 20 Jul 2017 61,328 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)

Fail 11 Jul 2017 61,320 miles

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

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

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

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 2 Aug 2016 59,120 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 1 Aug 2015 58,944 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyres on 1.6mm

Pass 26 Jul 2014 58,306 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 57,821 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 57,313 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

all discs corroding

Pass 7 Jun 2010 55,800 miles

all brake discs slightly coroded due to standing.

Pass 9 Apr 2009 53,969 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 52,472 miles
Fail 24 May 2008 52,472 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 18 May 2007 49,794 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 45,194 miles

Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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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L271 PEO is a 1994 Tvr Chimaera in Silver with a 4,280cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 L271 PEO, 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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L271 PEO is a 1994 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 8 January 1994.

Is L271 PEO safe to buy?

The MOT history for L271 PEO shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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