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L36 LBF

1994 Tvr Chimaera

Blue Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

68,913 mi
Last recorded68,913 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2021
Typical for 1994 Tvr Chimaera57,550 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL36 LBF
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2021 68,913 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2020 68,736 miles

oil leak on gear box

rear diff is leaking oil

Pass 15 Jun 2019 67,823 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 66,899 miles

Offside Front tyre worn near legal limit

Fail 4 Jun 2018 66,899 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front tyre worn near legal limit

Pass 19 Jun 2017 66,348 miles
Fail 30 May 2017 66,344 miles

Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Right indicator dose not light up on dash

Pass 2 Jun 2016 65,602 miles

Front Oil leak

Nearside Front Tyre sidewall cracked

Offside Front Tyre sidewall cracked

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

Passenger side rear alloy is buckled

Rear Differential leaking oil

Fail 2 Jun 2016 65,602 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front Oil leak

Nearside Front Tyre sidewall cracked

Offside Front Tyre sidewall cracked

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

Rear Differential leaking oil

Pass 30 May 2015 64,925 miles

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

slight steering free play in steering rack on lock to lock

Pass 30 May 2014 64,401 miles

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

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

Fail 29 May 2014 64,401 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 29 May 2013 63,069 miles

Steering rack feel rough when turned lock to lock

Fail 29 May 2013 63,069 miles

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

Steering rack feel rough when turned lock to lock

Pass 5 Jun 2012 62,247 miles

Hand brake needs adjustments

Slight fluid leak from near side rear shocker

Pass 28 Jun 2011 61,435 miles

hand brake lever tight

Fail 5 Jun 2010 60,585 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

SLIGHT PLAY IN LOWER U.J JOINT ON STEERING COLUME

Pass 5 Jun 2010 60,585 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

SLIGHT PLAY IN LOWER U.J JOINT ON STEERING COLUME

Pass 3 Jun 2009 59,115 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2008 58,530 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2007 57,576 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

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

both rear handbrake cables corroded

Pass 22 Apr 2006 56,145 miles

nearside rear rim slightly out of shape

nearside rear shocker damp

rear difff damp

slight oil leak

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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L36 LBF is a 1994 Tvr Chimaera in Blue with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1994 Tvr Chimaera models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.2% with a typical mileage of 57,550 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 L36 LBF, 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 32 years old, this Tvr Chimaera is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L36 LBF registered?

L36 LBF is a 1994 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is L36 LBF safe to buy?

The MOT history for L36 LBF shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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