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L341 JOL

1993 Tvr Chimaera

Green Petrol 4998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

75,520 mi
Last recorded75,520 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2010
Typical for 1993 Tvr Chimaera57,486 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL341 JOL
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2010 75,520 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 75,447 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2008 75,447 miles

Centre Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Centre Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Rear All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting weld cracked (2.4.G.1)

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

n/s/f screen scratched

Pass 5 May 2007 69,403 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2007 69,357 miles

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)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2006 67,829 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2006 67,829 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jan 2005 62,211 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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L341 JOL is a 1993 Tvr Chimaera in Green with a 4,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1993 Tvr Chimaera models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.0% with a typical mileage of 57,486 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 L341 JOL, 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 33 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 L341 JOL registered?

L341 JOL is a 1993 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 22 October 1993.

Is L341 JOL safe to buy?

The MOT history for L341 JOL shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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