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L379 PUM

1994 Tvr Chimaera

Blue Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

110,069 mi
Last recorded110,069 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2015
Typical for 1994 Tvr Chimaera57,550 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL379 PUM
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2015 110,069 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2014 110,006 miles

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

Fail 23 Jul 2014 110,006 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2013 105,305 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2013 105,300 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 21 May 2013 105,295 miles

Nearside Front Electrical wiring damaged and bare wires exposed (1.9.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s and o/s wiper arms worn

Pass 25 May 2012 98,477 miles

Offside Front Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

electrical wiring loose and hanging free on n/s floor

rear number plate deteriorated

Fail 24 May 2012 98,477 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

electrical wiring loose and hanging free on n/s floor

rear number plate deteriorated

Fail 14 May 2012 98,453 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2011 92,293 miles
Fail 11 May 2011 92,293 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 11 May 2010 86,539 miles

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

Nearside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 8 May 2009 80,087 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 May 2009 80,087 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 78,717 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 76,847 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 73,744 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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L379 PUM is a 1994 Tvr Chimaera in Blue with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 L379 PUM, 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 L379 PUM registered?

L379 PUM is a 1994 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 1 April 1994.

Is L379 PUM safe to buy?

The MOT history for L379 PUM shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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