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L330 EEL

1994 Tvr Chimaera

Blue Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

64,023 mi
Last recorded64,023 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 1994 Tvr Chimaera57,550 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL330 EEL
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 64,023 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2024 62,914 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2023 61,908 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2022 60,131 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2021 58,506 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 56,744 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 56,032 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 55,526 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 54,987 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 53,826 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 52,592 miles

oil pressure switch has slight oil leak

Pass 29 Nov 2013 51,997 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 51,847 miles

Coolant leak

Fail 5 Jun 2010 51,847 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Coolant leak

Pass 31 Oct 2007 51,035 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 49,682 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2006 49,658 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 carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 21 Oct 2005 47,054 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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L330 EEL is a 1994 Tvr Chimaera in Blue with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 L330 EEL, 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 L330 EEL registered?

L330 EEL is a 1994 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 18 March 1994.

Is L330 EEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for L330 EEL shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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