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L400 OJH

1994 Tvr Chimaera

Blue Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

121,297 mi
Last recorded121,297 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 1994 Tvr Chimaera57,550 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL400 OJH
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 121,297 miles

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

Fail 12 Feb 2026 121,297 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2024 485 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2024 485 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 22 Jul 2023
Pass 1 Mar 2022

oil leak

Fail 28 Feb 2022

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted both front retaining clips missing (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Track rod end modification unsafe both loose (2.1.3 (f) (i))

oil leak

Pass 3 Dec 2020
Pass 18 Oct 2019

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2018

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 1 Nov 2017

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Sports exhaust fitted

Pass 29 Oct 2016

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

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 22 Oct 2015

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

Sports exhaust fitted

Fail 19 Oct 2015

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Sports exhaust fitted

Pass 13 Oct 2014

Exhaust slightly loud

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

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

Fail 9 Oct 2014

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Exhaust slightly loud

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2013

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 29 Sep 2012

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 May 2011 98,495 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Sep 2009 95,853 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 91,959 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING RACK

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2007 56,554 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 89,062 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 OJH is a 1994 Tvr Chimaera in Blue with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 L400 OJH, 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 L400 OJH registered?

L400 OJH is a 1994 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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