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L3 CMA

1993 Tvr Chimaera

Green Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

73,440 mi
Last recorded73,440 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 1993 Tvr Chimaera57,486 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL3 CMA
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc
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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 73,440 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2026 73,439 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low plus image not right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Mar 2026 73,424 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2024 72,933 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2023 70,838 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2023 70,812 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Failing on hydrocarbons, lambda and carbon monoxide. Vehicle was close to overheating (8.2.1.2 (d))

Fuel system component leaking Fuel filter area (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Position lamp not working Both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Side repeater light intensity is slightly reduced

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

Pass 10 Aug 2022 67,515 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2022 67,513 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2021 67,447 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2021 67,447 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Fail 7 Jul 2021 67,363 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2020
Pass 12 May 2018
Pass 11 Jan 2008

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

nearside front tyre perished

offside front tyre perished

Fail 28 Nov 2007 62,000 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 7 Sep 2006 69,411 miles

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

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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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L3 CMA is a 1993 Tvr Chimaera in Green with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 L3 CMA, 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 L3 CMA registered?

L3 CMA is a 1993 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is L3 CMA safe to buy?

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