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L450 MJS

1994 Tvr Chimaera

Green Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2015
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

85,498 mi
Last recorded85,498 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2014
Typical for 1994 Tvr Chimaera57,550 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL450 MJS
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2014 85,498 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

nearside rear lamp lense slightly damaged

Pass 27 Feb 2013 85,162 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

both rear tyres 3mm

nearside rear lamp lense slightly damaged

Fail 25 Feb 2013 85,161 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar locating pin locking device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

both rear tyres 3mm

nearside rear lamp lense slightly damaged

Pass 25 Feb 2012 85,148 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 85,132 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2011 85,132 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2009 85,107 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2009 85,107 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Nov 2006 84,589 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2006 84,589 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting damaged and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.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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L450 MJS is a 1994 Tvr Chimaera in Green with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 L450 MJS, 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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L450 MJS is a 1994 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 21 April 1994.

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