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L4 BTH

1993 Tvr Chimaera

Green Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

86,086 mi
Last recorded86,086 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 1993 Tvr Chimaera57,486 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL4 BTH
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 86,086 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2023 83,605 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2020 83,449 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp both sides (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 11 Sep 2019 38,134 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 80,066 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2018 80,066 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2017 79,805 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 77,754 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 15 May 2015 74,706 miles

CO LEVEL SLIGHTLY HIGH

Fail 14 May 2015 74,695 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 22 Jul 2014 71,589 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2014 71,589 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 23 Apr 2014 70,949 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 68,576 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 66,299 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 65,998 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 64,436 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 62,586 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 61,073 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2009 61,073 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c)

Pass 16 Jun 2008 58,708 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2008 58,708 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Jul 2007 58,225 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 56,293 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2005 55,619 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2005 55,616 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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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L4 BTH is a 1993 Tvr Chimaera in Green with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 L4 BTH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L4 BTH registered?

L4 BTH is a 1993 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 9 August 1993.

Is L4 BTH safe to buy?

The MOT history for L4 BTH shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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