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L33 PLC

1997 Tvr Chimaera

Red Petrol 4546cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

93,278 mi
Last recorded93,278 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 1997 Tvr Chimaera48,002 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL33 PLC
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,546cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 93,278 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2024 93,101 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2023 92,823 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2022 92,581 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2021 92,338 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2020 91,781 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2019 91,517 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2018 91,086 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

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

Reversing lamp Inoperative

Pass 4 Nov 2017 90,698 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 5 Nov 2016 90,137 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 30 Oct 2015 89,453 miles

alll four tyre treads getting low in places

oil leak/s on underside of vehicle.

rear registration plate bulbs dim.

Pass 21 Nov 2014 88,276 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 Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

both front wiper blades slightly smearing

both rear number plate lights dim

rear chassis corroded

Fail 14 Nov 2014 88,276 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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 Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

both front wiper blades slightly smearing

rear chassis corroded

Pass 30 Nov 2013 87,310 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both seat belts need assistance to retract

Fail 30 Nov 2013 87,310 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both seat belts need assistance to retract

Pass 10 Nov 2012 85,847 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 85,255 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2010 83,955 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 82,782 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2008 81,076 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 78,685 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 75,286 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2006 75,286 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Oil leak

Fail 26 Aug 2006 74,998 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4b)

Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

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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L33 PLC is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera in Red with a 4,546cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1997 Tvr Chimaera models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.8% with a typical mileage of 48,002 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 L33 PLC, 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 29 years old, this Tvr Chimaera is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L33 PLC registered?

L33 PLC is a 1997 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 9 September 1997.

Is L33 PLC safe to buy?

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