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L474 WYJ

1994 Tvr Chimaera

Blue Petrol 4997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

98,015 mi
Last recorded98,015 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2025
Typical for 1994 Tvr Chimaera57,550 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL474 WYJ
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2025 98,015 miles
Pass 9 May 2024 97,762 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2022 97,333 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2021 97,164 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2020 96,803 miles

Emissions tested to age of engine, not of car

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

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

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jul 2020 96,802 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Emissions tested to age of engine, not of car

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

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

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jun 2020 96,782 miles

Emissions not tested Co% too high idle too high to complete test (8.2.1.2 (d))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Steering system excessively rough (2.1.1 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2020 96,583 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2019 94,097 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2018 91,342 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 88,045 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 84,014 miles

emmisions test only just passed

hand brake met min requirement 16%

Fail 15 Feb 2016 83,815 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) leaking rack arm (2.3.3b)

hand brake met min requirement 16%

Pass 26 Feb 2015 80,206 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2015 80,205 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 Nov 2013 74,997 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2013 74,997 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

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

rear brake disc excessive corrosion

Pass 16 Oct 2012 73,264 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2011 68,851 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 66,316 miles

rear brake discs worn

Pass 14 Jul 2009 63,742 miles

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

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

rear number plate is honeycomb backing, but rear lit.

Pass 11 Jul 2008 60,034 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2008 60,034 miles

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

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

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

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

front tyres worn badly on inner edges

Pass 6 Jul 2007 55,683 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 7 Jun 2006 50,648 miles

slight play in steering rack

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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L474 WYJ is a 1994 Tvr Chimaera in Blue with a 4,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 L474 WYJ, 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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What year was L474 WYJ registered?

L474 WYJ is a 1994 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is L474 WYJ safe to buy?

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