MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
38,882 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive STEERING RACK LEAKING (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front TRACK ROD END CORRODED
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front STEERING GATER TWISTED
Offside Front TRACK ROD END CORRODED
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear REAR DIFF LEAKING
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
nearside front wheel slightly touching suspension on full lock
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion The chassis has general corrosion,as do all the suspension arms an unions (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Severe age related cracks in the sidewall (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Severe age related cracks in the sidewall (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion The chassis has general corrosion,as do all the suspension arms an unions (6.1.A.1)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
engine oil leak
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
engine oil leak
Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
slight split to front and rear tyre inner sidewalls
Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
slight split to front and rear tyre inner sidewalls
How Reliable is the Tvr Chimaera?
Based on 74,906 MOT tests across 4,721 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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L400 LOW is a 1996 Tvr Chimaera in Red with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.
Across all 1996 Tvr Chimaera models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.5% with a typical mileage of 51,410 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 L400 LOW, 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 30 years old, this Tvr Chimaera is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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L400 LOW is a 1996 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 1 April 1996.
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