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L3 VSN

1994 Tvr Chimaera

Green Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

76,769 mi
Last recorded76,769 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 1994 Tvr Chimaera57,550 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL3 VSN
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 76,769 miles

Handbrake only just meets requirements

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Apr 2026 76,769 miles

Handbrake only just meets requirements

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2025 70,526 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2024 67,928 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2023 66,367 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 24 Mar 2022 64,564 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 62,339 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 59,851 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 57,772 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 54,803 miles

Damage to windscreen

Emissions fluctuating and just within tolerances

Pass 8 Mar 2017 54,080 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2016 53,510 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 52,311 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 12 Mar 2014 51,478 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 50,056 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 48,850 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2012 48,850 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front Access panel cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

suspension rusty

Pass 27 May 2011 48,575 miles

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

slight front brake juder, wipers poor

Fail 26 May 2011 48,574 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

slight front brake juder, wipers poor

Pass 29 May 2010 46,658 miles
Fail 29 May 2010 46,658 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 May 2009 45,005 miles
Fail 16 May 2009 45,005 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2008 44,643 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2008 44,643 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 9 Dec 2006 43,507 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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L3 VSN is a 1994 Tvr Chimaera in Green with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 L3 VSN, 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 L3 VSN registered?

L3 VSN is a 1994 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is L3 VSN safe to buy?

The MOT history for L3 VSN shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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