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L333 TVR

1994 Tvr Chimaera

Red Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

47,269 mi
Last recorded47,269 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2025
Typical for 1994 Tvr Chimaera57,550 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL333 TVR
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2025 47,269 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2022 47,262 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 47,244 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2019 47,244 miles

Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2017 47,065 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 46,733 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2015 46,733 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Oct 2014 46,028 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2013 44,149 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 41,192 miles

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

Fail 8 Jan 2013 41,192 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2012 40,656 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 Mar 2011 37,388 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 Mar 2010 36,659 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 34,944 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 34,013 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 32,980 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 31,943 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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L333 TVR is a 1994 Tvr Chimaera in Red with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 L333 TVR, 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 L333 TVR registered?

L333 TVR is a 1994 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is L333 TVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for L333 TVR shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does L333 TVR have outstanding finance?

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