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L401 SFG

1993 Tvr Chimaera

Blue Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2013
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

110,711 mi
Last recorded110,711 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2012
Typical for 1993 Tvr Chimaera57,486 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL401 SFG
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2012 110,711 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2012 110,711 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 10 May 2012 110,698 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 16 Feb 2011 110,124 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

oil leak from n/s & o/s rear hub area

Fail 15 Feb 2011 110,124 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

oil leak from n/s & o/s rear hub area

Pass 17 Feb 2010 108,336 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2010 108,336 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Mar 2009 105,125 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 101,851 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2008 101,851 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 13 Apr 2007 100,013 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 99,169 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2006 99,169 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Pass 25 Apr 2006 96,222 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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L401 SFG is a 1993 Tvr Chimaera in Blue with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 L401 SFG, 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

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What year was L401 SFG registered?

L401 SFG is a 1993 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 10 September 1993.

Is L401 SFG safe to buy?

The MOT history for L401 SFG shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does L401 SFG have outstanding finance?

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