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L2 RSU

1993 Tvr Chimaera

Blue Petrol 4280cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2024
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

92,690 mi
Last recorded92,690 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2023
Typical for 1993 Tvr Chimaera57,486 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL2 RSU
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,280cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2023 92,690 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output beam deflector fitted (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output beam deflector fitted (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged glass cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

gearbox oily

Fail 20 Jan 2023 92,690 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output beam deflector fitted (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output beam deflector fitted (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged glass cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

gearbox oily

Pass 19 Jan 2022 90,271 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive slight leak from gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2020 86,983 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 85,459 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2016 85,453 miles

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

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

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

registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 85,267 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2015 85,267 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Aug 2014 83,699 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2014 83,690 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Centre Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Centre Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 28 Aug 2013 83,124 miles

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

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

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

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

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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L2 RSU is a 1993 Tvr Chimaera in Blue with a 4,280cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 L2 RSU, 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 L2 RSU registered?

L2 RSU is a 1993 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 12 August 1993.

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