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L2 UUD

1994 Tvr Chimaera

Blue Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

113,818 mi
Last recorded113,818 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2024
Typical for 1994 Tvr Chimaera57,550 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL2 UUD
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2024 113,818 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2024 113,674 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2023 113,027 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2021 112,287 miles

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

Surface corrosion to some underbody components

Fail 21 Sep 2021 112,286 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Surface corrosion to some underbody components

Pass 30 Sep 2020 112,078 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2020 112,060 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

o/s/f and n/s/f brake discs pitted inside faces

Pass 20 Mar 2019 111,233 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 109,969 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2018 109,913 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 3 Apr 2017 108,192 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2017 108,189 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 25 Jan 2016 106,034 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 104,856 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2014 104,850 miles

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

parking brake low reading near side

Pass 26 Nov 2012 101,749 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 90,404 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 85,187 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2010 85,187 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2009 83,509 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2008 81,983 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 80,085 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 74,114 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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L2 UUD is a 1994 Tvr Chimaera in Blue with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 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 UUD, 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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What year was L2 UUD registered?

L2 UUD is a 1994 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 22 April 1994.

Is L2 UUD safe to buy?

The MOT history for L2 UUD shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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