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L430 AGV

1994 Tvr Chimaera

Blue Petrol 4280cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Mar 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

37,851 mi
Last recorded37,851 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 1994 Tvr Chimaera57,550 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL430 AGV
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,280cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 37,851 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Mar 2026 37,851 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2025 37,276 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2025 37,276 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2024 36,484 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2023 35,693 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2022 34,763 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2021 33,325 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 29,993 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 28,261 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 26,778 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 25,799 miles
Fail 11 May 2016 25,799 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 May 2015 24,776 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Mar 2014 23,681 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 21,618 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

o/s steering rack gaiter detiorated

Pass 2 Mar 2012 19,758 miles

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

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

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

slight play in steering rack inner nearside

Pass 7 Mar 2011 19,043 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 18,097 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 16,273 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 14,953 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 13,056 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 12,239 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2005 11,695 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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L430 AGV is a 1994 Tvr Chimaera in Blue with a 4,280cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 L430 AGV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L430 AGV registered?

L430 AGV is a 1994 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 1 April 1994.

Is L430 AGV safe to buy?

The MOT history for L430 AGV shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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