CarVerify

Free Car Check

L441 VAB

1993 Tvr Chimaera

Silver Petrol 3952cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

99,104 mi
Last recorded99,104 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 1993 Tvr Chimaera57,486 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Tvr
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationL441 VAB
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 99,104 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2023 98,747 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2022 98,315 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 97,819 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 95,134 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 94,381 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 93,482 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 93,147 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 92,492 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 91,467 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 89,385 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 86,992 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 84,067 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2009 80,413 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2009 80,413 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 77,348 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 73,391 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 70,284 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2005 65,112 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
Full Tvr Chimaera reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

L441 VAB is a 1993 Tvr Chimaera in Silver with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 L441 VAB, 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 L441 VAB?

You can check the full history of L441 VAB by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was L441 VAB registered?

L441 VAB is a 1993 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 1 August 1993.

Is L441 VAB safe to buy?

The MOT history for L441 VAB shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does L441 VAB have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on L441 VAB. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.