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L300 HOS

1994 Tvr Chimaera

White Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

110,594 mi
Last recorded110,594 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 1994 Tvr Chimaera57,550 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL300 HOS
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 110,594 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2025 110,594 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Sep 2024 109,525 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2023 108,415 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2022 106,093 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 102,543 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 97,052 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2019 94,150 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2018 93,746 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 93,474 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 91,049 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 83,576 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 82,377 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Fail 9 Apr 2013 82,377 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Mar 2012 79,064 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 76,549 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 76,234 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2009 76,234 miles

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)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2008 68,908 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2007 61,234 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2007 61,234 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2006 57,944 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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L300 HOS is a 1994 Tvr Chimaera in White with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 L300 HOS, 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 L300 HOS registered?

L300 HOS is a 1994 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 28 November 1994.

Is L300 HOS safe to buy?

The MOT history for L300 HOS shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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