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L4 TVK

1993 Tvr Chimaera

Blue Petrol 3952cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2017
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

64,165 mi
Last recorded64,165 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2016
Typical for 1993 Tvr Chimaera57,486 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2016 64,165 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

both rear tyres getting close to wear bars

Pass 20 May 2014 63,869 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 63,775 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2011 63,576 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front brake caliper locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Pass 22 Jun 2011 63,576 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 18 May 2010 63,072 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 62,817 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 62,613 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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 TVK is a 1993 Tvr Chimaera in Blue with a 3,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 TVK, 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 TVK registered?

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

Is L4 TVK safe to buy?

The MOT history for L4 TVK shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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