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L439 KFV

1994 Tvr Chimaera

Silver Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

Typical for 1994 Tvr Chimaera57,550 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL439 KFV
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 May 2009

Oil leak

heavy surface corrosion around front and rear suspension prescribed areas

oil leak from rear diff

Fail 29 Apr 2009

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Oil leak

heavy surface corrosion around front and rear suspension prescribed areas

oil leak from rear diff

Pass 11 Apr 2008 3 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 2,356 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 4 Apr 2006 948 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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L439 KFV is a 1994 Tvr Chimaera in Silver with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 L439 KFV, 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

How do I check the history of L439 KFV?

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What year was L439 KFV registered?

L439 KFV is a 1994 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 24 June 1994.

Is L439 KFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for L439 KFV shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does L439 KFV have outstanding finance?

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