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L40 SUP

1993 Tvr Chimaera

Blue Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

28,435 mi
Last recorded28,435 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 1993 Tvr Chimaera57,486 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL40 SUP
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 28,435 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2024 27,902 miles
Pass 5 May 2023 27,596 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 26,910 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2020 26,512 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 26,109 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 23,821 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2015 23,821 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 14 Apr 2014 22,992 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2007 22,380 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 22,095 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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L40 SUP is a 1993 Tvr Chimaera in Blue with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 L40 SUP, 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

How do I check the history of L40 SUP?

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What year was L40 SUP registered?

L40 SUP is a 1993 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 6 October 1993.

Is L40 SUP safe to buy?

The MOT history for L40 SUP shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does L40 SUP have outstanding finance?

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