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L341 UMR

1993 Tvr Chimaera

Red Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2021
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

63,379 mi
Last recorded63,379 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2020
Typical for 1993 Tvr Chimaera57,486 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL341 UMR
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2020 63,379 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 63,371 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2019 63,369 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction sun visor does not stay latched away (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 63,209 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Sep 2016 62,295 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2016 62,295 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Fail 23 May 2013 62,296 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 61,572 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2012 61,572 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2010 59,374 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2010 59,374 miles

Offside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 3 Nov 2009 57,272 miles

Oil leak

Pass 15 Feb 2008 57,212 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 53,511 miles

as vt32 issued with vt30

Fail 5 Dec 2006 53,511 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

Pass 2 Dec 2005 46,870 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2005 46,870 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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 UMR is a 1993 Tvr Chimaera in Red with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 UMR, 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.

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What year was L341 UMR registered?

L341 UMR is a 1993 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 17 September 1993.

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