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L498 JOM

1993 Tvr Chimaera

Red Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

44,698 mi
Last recorded44,698 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2009
Typical for 1993 Tvr Chimaera57,486 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL498 JOM
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2009 44,698 miles
Fail 27 May 2008 44,565 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Anti-roll bar missing (2.4.G.1)

Pass 17 Apr 2008 43,982 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2008 43,997 miles

Nearside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

cluncking noise from diff

clutch smell

engine mounts perished

gear box noisy

no thrust washers on front wishbones.

o/s rad fan not working

slight play in steering rack

small oil leak from diff

Pass 14 Jun 2006 41,336 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2006 41,278 miles

Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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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L498 JOM is a 1993 Tvr Chimaera in Red with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1993 Tvr Chimaera models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.0% with a typical mileage of 57,486 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 L498 JOM, 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 33 years old, this Tvr Chimaera is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L498 JOM registered?

L498 JOM is a 1993 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 27 November 1993.

Is L498 JOM safe to buy?

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