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L415 VHR

1994 Tvr Chimaera

Blue Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2022
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

104,943 mi
Last recorded104,943 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2021
Typical for 1994 Tvr Chimaera57,550 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL415 VHR
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2021 104,943 miles

Rear brake discs slight pitting

heavy underseal coating unable to fully inspect

slight cracking to both front tyres

Pass 12 Feb 2020 104,951 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 5 Feb 2020 104,943 miles

Front Position lamp not working Nearside and offside (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim not tested not working (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam Nearside and offside (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam Nearside and offside (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail at front (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Position lamp not working Nearside and offside (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 8 Feb 2019 104,943 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

oil leak

under side of vehicle corroded

Fail 5 Feb 2019 104,943 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced central body mounting (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

oil leak

under side of vehicle corroded

Fail 17 Jan 2019 104,943 miles

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced body mount at centre (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced body mount at rear (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Body component likely to become detached bonnet cannot be secured (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fuel tank leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm likely to fail at ball joint (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm likely to fail at ball joint (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

suspension components corroded

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 10 May 2016 104,951 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2016 104,943 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Engine over heating emissions not done

Pass 29 Jan 2016 104,943 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2015 104,943 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 104,872 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2013 104,872 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Fail 26 Jun 2013 104,830 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Nov 2011 104,199 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2011 104,199 miles

Inner Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

advice all brake discs rusty

Pass 21 Sep 2010 103,345 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2009 102,214 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 100,742 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 7 Apr 2008 100,742 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2007 99,309 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2007 99,309 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 28 Mar 2006 96,687 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Fail 22 Mar 2006 96,687 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.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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L415 VHR 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 56.5%.

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 L415 VHR, 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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L415 VHR is a 1994 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 1 February 1994.

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