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L400 CHM

1993 Tvr Chimaera

Blue Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

95,311 mi
Last recorded95,311 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 1993 Tvr Chimaera57,486 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL400 CHM
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 95,311 miles

Offside Front Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2025 93,288 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2024 91,546 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2023 90,184 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2022 89,154 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2021 88,492 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2020 87,112 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2019 86,427 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2018 85,519 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2018 85,519 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 19 Aug 2017 84,322 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2016 82,921 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2015 81,277 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2014 80,243 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 77,942 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 76,434 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 30 Aug 2011 73,700 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front springs almost coil bound

Pass 4 May 2010 70,081 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2009 66,190 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 65,160 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2007 63,336 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 62,135 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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L400 CHM is a 1993 Tvr Chimaera in Blue with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 L400 CHM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of L400 CHM?

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What year was L400 CHM registered?

L400 CHM is a 1993 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 1 August 1993.

Is L400 CHM safe to buy?

The MOT history for L400 CHM shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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