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L348 GYU

1993 Tvr Chimaera

Purple Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

102,482 mi
Last recorded102,482 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 1993 Tvr Chimaera57,486 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL348 GYU
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1993
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 102,482 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2024 101,943 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2024 101,943 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play TRACK ROD ARM INNER JOINT WORN (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Mar 2023 101,234 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2022 99,411 miles

Rear number plate lamps are dim in daylight

Fail 8 Feb 2022 99,411 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Rear number plate lamps are dim in daylight

Pass 2 Mar 2021 98,315 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 95,179 miles
Fail 29 May 2019 95,179 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 May 2018 93,046 miles
Fail 1 May 2018 93,010 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 17 May 2017 90,028 miles

The rear brakes performance is very low although the general performance of the service brake is good, it may be advisable to have the brakes serviced.

The rear number plate may not be the correct one for the vehicle that correctly shows the light through.

Fail 1 Mar 2017 90,028 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 Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

rear fog lamp stays on.

Pass 29 May 2014 88,487 miles
Fail 23 May 2014 88,487 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)

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

Front Lower Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (1.1.A.2)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 24 May 2013 86,962 miles

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

Slight play in steering

Fail 16 May 2013 86,954 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

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

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

Slight play in steering

Pass 13 Apr 2012 83,113 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 76,103 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2011 76,103 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2007 70,960 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

handbrake cables chaffed and rusting through inner core.

offside main beam lenze cracked.

Fail 28 Aug 2007 70,960 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

handbrake cables chaffed and rusting through inner core.

offside main beam lenze cracked.

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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L348 GYU is a 1993 Tvr Chimaera in Purple with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 L348 GYU, 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 L348 GYU registered?

L348 GYU is a 1993 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 17 December 1993.

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The MOT history for L348 GYU shows 22 tests with a 59.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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