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L3 SGC

1993 Tvr Chimaera

Green Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

Typical for 1993 Tvr Chimaera57,486 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL3 SGC
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 10 Apr 2025
Fail 1 Apr 2025

Nearside Seat belt not functioning as intended not returning (7.1.2 (c))

Seat belt not functioning as intended not returning (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened outer surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 11 Apr 2024

Nearside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 26 Apr 2023

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Apr 2022

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess outer casing split (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess outer casing split (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly misaligned (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 23 Mar 2021
Pass 22 Apr 2020
Pass 27 Mar 2019
Pass 23 Mar 2018
Fail 15 Mar 2018

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Not efficient (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 14 Mar 2017
Pass 16 Mar 2016
Pass 17 Mar 2015
Fail 5 Mar 2015

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

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Sep 2013
Pass 28 Sep 2012
Pass 4 Aug 2011
Fail 28 Jul 2011

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 19 Jul 2010
Pass 27 Jul 2009

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

Pass 25 Jul 2008
Pass 24 Jul 2007

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)

Pass 27 Jul 2006
Fail 11 Jul 2006

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

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 SGC is a 1993 Tvr Chimaera in Green with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 SGC, 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 SGC registered?

L3 SGC is a 1993 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 1 August 1993.

Is L3 SGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for L3 SGC shows 25 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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