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L3 DOM

1994 Tvr Chimaera

Blue Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

68,612 mi
Last recorded68,612 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 1994 Tvr Chimaera57,550 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL3 DOM
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 68,612 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2024 68,605 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Oct 2023 68,590 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2022 68,576 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2021 68,561 miles

Offside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced offside outer chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 68,311 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 68,296 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 68,154 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 67,985 miles

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 5 May 2016 67,417 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 66,911 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 66,631 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 65,738 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 62,843 miles

offside inner steering rack joint worn not excessive

Pass 18 Mar 2010 62,302 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2010 62,302 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

play in nearside front inner steering rack ball joint

Pass 10 Mar 2009 60,026 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2009 60,008 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 7 Mar 2008 57,846 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

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

Oil leak

offside door mirror slightly deteriorated

Pass 22 Feb 2007 51,270 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 48,705 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 10 Mar 2006 48,704 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

ADVISE FULL ENGINE WASHDOWN/CLEAN.

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

OIL DAMP AROUND OIL SWITCH/OIL FILTER.

OIL LEAK FROM FRONT CRANK SHARFT(MAIN)OIL SEAL.

OIL LEAKING FROM GRARBOX,TAIL/CASING

OIL LEAKING FROM HOSE WHICH CONECTS POWER STEERING PUMP TOO FLUID RESERVOIR.

OIL LEAKING FROM SUMP PAN GASKET.

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

REAR AXLE(DIFF COVER)OIL SEAL/GASKET LEAKING.

VERY SLIGHT LEAK FROM CLUTCH SLAVE CYLINDER.

VERY SLIGHT OIL LEAK FROM OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE ROCKER COVER GASKETS.

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 DOM 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 86.4%.

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 L3 DOM, 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 L3 DOM registered?

L3 DOM is a 1994 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 3 June 1994.

Is L3 DOM safe to buy?

The MOT history for L3 DOM shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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