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L4 CMA

1993 Tvr Chimaera

Blue Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

22,805 mi
Last recorded22,805 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 1993 Tvr Chimaera57,486 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL4 CMA
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,952cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 22,805 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2025 22,577 miles
Pass 10 May 2024 22,391 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2022 22,279 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 21,851 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis is rusting but ok has been overpainted (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 11 Aug 2021 21,851 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis is rusting but ok has been overpainted (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 21,847 miles

chassis is starting to rust

Pass 8 Aug 2019 21,710 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 21,643 miles

chassis is starting to rust

Pass 15 Aug 2017 21,614 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 21,301 miles

chassis is starting to rust

Pass 4 Aug 2015 21,254 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 21,070 miles

main chassis is rusting

Pass 6 Aug 2013 20,925 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 20,595 miles

headlight aims on lower level limit

Pass 12 Aug 2011 20,394 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2011 20,389 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 11 Aug 2010 20,230 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 19,791 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 19,354 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2007 19,147 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 12 Aug 2006 18,858 miles

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

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 CMA is a 1993 Tvr Chimaera in Blue with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 CMA, 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 L4 CMA registered?

L4 CMA is a 1993 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 1 August 1993.

Is L4 CMA safe to buy?

The MOT history for L4 CMA shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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