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L383 ORS

1994 Tvr Chimaera

Green Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

71,700 mi
Last recorded71,700 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 1994 Tvr Chimaera57,550 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL383 ORS
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 71,700 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside slight play in steering rack

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 71,700 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2017 71,600 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 71,401 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 71,300 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2011 71,100 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2010 70,704 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 8 Apr 2009 69,635 miles

Steering column universal joint is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

Fail 4 Apr 2009 69,635 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Steering column universal joint is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

Fail 14 Dec 2006 65,481 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

some wear at steering rack

Pass 14 Dec 2006 65,481 miles

some wear at steering rack

Pass 13 Dec 2005 58,561 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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L383 ORS is a 1994 Tvr Chimaera in Green with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 L383 ORS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L383 ORS registered?

L383 ORS is a 1994 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is L383 ORS safe to buy?

The MOT history for L383 ORS shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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