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L48 FTT

1994 Tvr Chimaera

Green Petrol 4988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2025
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

81,900 mi
Last recorded81,900 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2024
Typical for 1994 Tvr Chimaera57,550 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL48 FTT
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,988cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2024 81,900 miles

Underbody coated in Bitumen

Pass 19 Oct 2022 81,901 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2022 81,900 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 20 Oct 2021 81,900 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2021 81,900 miles

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 3 Aug 2020 81,899 miles

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

nearside front brake hose catching on suspension arm

under body and chassis heavily coated in bitumen

Fail 22 Jul 2020 81,899 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced seat mounting area (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

nearside front brake hose catching on suspension arm

under body and chassis heavily coated in bitumen

Pass 15 Mar 2019 81,854 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2019 81,853 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2011 80,927 miles

front brake discs worn

oil leak

outer chassis rusty

rear brake discs worn

track rod end gatters split

Pass 18 Jun 2010 77,868 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 73,159 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 68,423 miles

chassis and suspension arms all very rusty and weak

Pass 5 Feb 2007 55,831 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 47,744 miles

all 4 brake discs starting to corroede

both front wish bones and chassis starting to corroede

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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L48 FTT is a 1994 Tvr Chimaera in Green with a 4,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 L48 FTT, 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 L48 FTT registered?

L48 FTT is a 1994 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 13 May 1994.

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