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L352 NHH

1993 Tvr Chimaera

Blue Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2022
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

64,622 mi
Last recorded64,622 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2021
Typical for 1993 Tvr Chimaera57,486 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL352 NHH
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2021 64,622 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 64,622 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2020 64,622 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Incorrect Rear No Plate Does Not Allow Light Thru (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 7 Aug 2017 64,841 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

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

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

All dash clocks inoperative

Pass 8 Aug 2016 64,521 miles

Slight misting of oil on engine. gear box and rear differential.

Pass 15 May 2015 64,521 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2014 64,518 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Apr 2014 64,518 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 64,511 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Slight oil leak

Fail 11 Apr 2012 64,511 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Apr 2011 63,987 miles

Slight wear noted in steering

Some oil leaks noted

Suspension arms and chassis corroded

Pass 21 Apr 2010 62,822 miles

Chassis surface corroded

Oil leak

Fail 11 Mar 2010 62,822 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Chassis surface corroded

Oil leak

Pass 1 Apr 2009 62,274 miles

chassts and underbody suspensoin surface rusty/ steering u/j partly seized/ emissions just passed test

Pass 4 Apr 2008 61,140 miles

Front suspension bushes perishing

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Some play noted at steering wheel (suspect rack)

Underside surface corroded

Pass 9 Mar 2007 60,185 miles

Chassis and suspension arms surface corroded, heavy in places.

O/S/F brake disc slightly pitted on inner edge.

Oil leak

Slight play noted in steering.

Fail 6 Mar 2007 60,185 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Chassis and suspension arms surface corroded.

Nearside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Slight play noted in steering.

Pass 9 Mar 2006 58,605 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2006 58,605 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front 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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L352 NHH is a 1993 Tvr Chimaera in Blue with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 L352 NHH, 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 L352 NHH registered?

L352 NHH is a 1993 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is L352 NHH safe to buy?

The MOT history for L352 NHH shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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