MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
81,900 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Underbody coated in Bitumen
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
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))
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
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
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))
front brake discs worn
oil leak
outer chassis rusty
rear brake discs worn
track rod end gatters split
chassis and suspension arms all very rusty and weak
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is L48 FTT safe to buy?
The MOT history for L48 FTT shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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