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L400 SYB

1993 Tvr Chimaera

Red Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2012
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

78,042 mi
Last recorded78,042 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2011
Typical for 1993 Tvr Chimaera57,486 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL400 SYB
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2011 78,042 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2011 78,042 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 14 May 2010 77,599 miles

nearside front tyre worn on inside edge

offside front tyre worn ion inside edge

Pass 19 Feb 2009 77,201 miles

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)

offside front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 26 Oct 2007 75,939 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2006 74,019 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 SYB is a 1993 Tvr Chimaera in Red with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 SYB, 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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How do I check the history of L400 SYB?

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What year was L400 SYB registered?

L400 SYB is a 1993 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is L400 SYB safe to buy?

The MOT history for L400 SYB shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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