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L402 HJB

1994 Tvr Chimaera

Silver Petrol 4280cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

49,022 mi
Last recorded49,022 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2009
Typical for 1994 Tvr Chimaera57,550 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL402 HJB
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,280cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2009 49,022 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2008 45,734 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 42,670 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2007 42,670 miles

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

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

adv rear tyres getting low †adv slight play in o/s rear wheel bearing

Pass 19 Jul 2006 40,447 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2006 40,447 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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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L402 HJB is a 1994 Tvr Chimaera in Silver with a 4,280cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 L402 HJB, 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.

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What year was L402 HJB registered?

L402 HJB is a 1994 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 1 January 1994.

Is L402 HJB safe to buy?

The MOT history for L402 HJB shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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