CarVerify

Free Car Check

L444 TOY

1994 Tvr Chimaera

Green Petrol 3952cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

65,512 mi
Last recorded65,512 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 1994 Tvr Chimaera57,550 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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

RegistrationL444 TOY
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1994
ColourGreen
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

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 65,512 miles

Rear diff damp

Pass 14 Apr 2025 64,822 miles

Rear diff damp

Pass 23 Apr 2024 64,198 miles

Rear diff damp

Fail 18 Apr 2024 64,183 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear diff damp

Pass 31 Mar 2023 63,880 miles

Rear Diff has minor oil leak

Pass 12 Apr 2022 63,874 miles

Rear oil leak on diff

Pass 9 Apr 2021 63,211 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2020 62,554 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2019

Engine and diff have minor oil leaks

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

Fail 29 Mar 2019

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine and diff have minor oil leaks

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 18 Apr 2018 61,578 miles

Oil leak engine bay area ()

Rear Oil leak differential oil ()

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

Rear tyre treads 3mm

Pass 23 Mar 2017 60,486 miles

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

Oil leak ENGINE AND REAR DIFF ()

Pass 16 Mar 2016 59,477 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 58,057 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 10 Mar 2014 56,209 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2013 55,295 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 54,185 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 53,494 miles

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 16 Mar 2011 53,494 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 25 Mar 2010 52,416 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2010 52,401 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Mar 2009 51,257 miles

Oil leak

diff oil leak gearbox oil leak coolant leak

num ber plate lamps mounted behind plate only illuminate through plate poorly

Fail 13 Mar 2009 51,244 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Oil leak

diff oil leak gearbox oil leak coolant leak

num ber plate lamps mounted behind plate only illuminate through plate poorly

Pass 19 Feb 2008 51,008 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 50,484 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 50,114 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

L444 TOY is a 1994 Tvr Chimaera in Green with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 L444 TOY, 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 L444 TOY?

You can check the full history of L444 TOY by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was L444 TOY registered?

L444 TOY is a 1994 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 1 August 1994.

Is L444 TOY safe to buy?

The MOT history for L444 TOY shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does L444 TOY 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 L444 TOY. 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.